Research Progress on the Application Value of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer

Abstract

As a common malignant tumor in the male reproductive system, early and accurate diagnosis of prostate cancer is crucial for improving patient prognosis. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) plays a pivotal role in prostate cancer diagnosis due to its high resolution of
soft tissues and functional imaging advantages. This article synthesizes recent clinical research findings, compiling data on diffusion-weighted
imaging (DWI), 1.5T multi-parameter MRI (MP-MRI), biparameter MRI (Bp-MRI), and 3.0T multi-parameter MRI for prostate cancer diagnosis. It analyzes the diagnostic efficacy, quantitative parameter roles, and clinical application characteristics of different MRI techniques,
summarizes their advantages and disadvantages in qualitative diagnosis, risk stratification, and prediction of clinically significant prostate cancer (csPCa), and provides a basis for selecting appropriate MRI diagnostic protocols in clinical practice.