Magnetic resonance imaging anatomy of the prostate and periprostatic area: a guide for radiotherapists

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) offers superb soft tissue contrast on T2-weighted images and allows direct multiplanar image acquisition. It can show the internal prostatic anatomy, prostatic margins, and the extent of prostatic tumors in much more detail than computed tomography (CT) images. The p...

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Published in:	Radiotherapy and oncology Vol. 76; no. 1; pp. 99 - 106
Main Authors:	Villeirs, Geert M., L.Verstraete, Koenraad, De Neve, Wilfried J., De Meerleer, Gert O.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Ireland Elsevier Ireland Ltd 01-07-2005
Subjects:	Ejaculatory Ducts - anatomy & histology Humans Magnetic Resonance Imaging Male Prostate - anatomy & histology Prostate anatomy Prostate cancer Prostatic Neoplasms - pathology Prostatic Neoplasms - radiotherapy Radiotherapy Planning, Computer-Assisted Seminal Vesicles - anatomy & histology Urethra - anatomy & histology Vas Deferens - anatomy & histology Magnetic resonance imaging Prostate anatomy Prostate cancer
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Summary:	Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) offers superb soft tissue contrast on T2-weighted images and allows direct multiplanar image acquisition. It can show the internal prostatic anatomy, prostatic margins, and the extent of prostatic tumors in much more detail than computed tomography (CT) images. The present article reviews some key prostatic and periprostatic radiologic landmarks that can be helpful for the radiotherapist using T2-weighted MRI as an adjunct to CT in treatment planning for prostate cancer.
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ISSN:	0167-8140 1879-0887
DOI:	10.1016/j.radonc.2005.06.015