期刊
BMC MEDICINE
卷 11, 期 -, 页码 -出版社
BMC
DOI: 10.1186/1741-7015-11-104
关键词
Bladder cancer; Diffusion-weighted MRI; Multidetector computed tomography; PET-CT; Staging; Ultrasound; Virtual cystoscopy
资金
- Cancer Research UK [10588] Funding Source: researchfish
The purpose of this article is to review the imaging techniques that have changed and are anticipated to change bladder cancer evaluation. The use of multidetector 64-slice computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) remain standard staging modalities. The development of functional imaging such as dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI, diffusion-weighted MRI and positron emission tomography (PET)-CT allows characterization of tumor physiology and potential genotypic activity, to help stratify and inform future patient management. They open up the possibility of tumor mapping and individualized treatment solutions, permitting early identification of response and allowing timely change in treatment. Further validation of these methods is required however, and at present they are used in conjunction with, rather than as an alternative to, conventional imaging techniques.
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