scholarly journals New Biopsy Techniques and Imaging Features of Transrectal Ultrasound for Targeting PI-RADS 4 and 5 Lesions

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 530 ◽  
Author(s):  
Byung Kwan Park ◽  
Sung Yoon Park

Purpose: To introduce new biopsy techniques and imaging features of transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) for targeting Prostate Imaging Reporting and Data System (PI-RADS) 4 and 5 lesions Methods: TRUS-guided targeted and/or systematic biopsies were performed in 432 men with PI-RADS 4 and 5 lesions following magnetic resonance imaging examination. A TRUS operator who was familiar with the new techniques and imaging features performed lesion detection. Overall and significant cancer detection rates (CDRs) were compared among the men with PI-RADS 4 and 5 lesions. The CDRs in the peripheral and transition zones were compared. Additionally, we assessed whether targeted or systematic biopsies contributed to cancer detection. The standard reference was a biopsy examination. Results: The overall CDRs in the men with PI-RADS 4 and 5 lesions were 49.5% (139/281) and 74.8% (113/151) (p < 0.0001); significant CDRs were 33.1% (93/281) and 58.3% (88/151) (p < 0.0001); and CDRs in the peripheral and transition zones were 53.6% (187/349) and 78.3% (65/83) (p < 0.0001), respectively. Of the 139 men with clinically significant cancer PI-RADS 4 lesions, 107 (77.0%) were diagnosed by targeted biopsy, 5 (3.6%) by systematic biopsy, and 27 (19.4%) by both. Of the 113 men with clinically significant cancer PI-RADS 5 lesions, 97 (85.8%) were diagnosed by targeted biopsy, 3 (2.7%) by systematic biopsy, and 13 (11.5%) by both. Conclusions: Most PI-RADS 4 and 5 lesions can be targeted with TRUS if the new techniques and imaging features are applied.

Cancers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (10) ◽  
pp. 2502
Author(s):  
August Sigle ◽  
Cordula A. Jilg ◽  
Timur H. Kuru ◽  
Nadine Binder ◽  
Jakob Michaelis ◽  
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Background: Systematic biopsy (SB) according to the Ginsburg scheme (GBS) is widely used to complement MRI-targeted biopsy (MR-TB) for optimizing the diagnosis of clinically significant prostate cancer (sPCa). Knowledge of the GBS’s blind sectors where sPCa is missed is crucial to improve biopsy strategies. Methods: We analyzed cancer detection rates in 1084 patients that underwent MR-TB and SB. Cancerous lesions that were missed or underestimated by GBS were re-localized onto a prostate map encompassing Ginsburg sectors and blind-sectors (anterior, central, basodorsal and basoventral). Logistic regression analysis (LRA) and prostatic configuration analysis were applied to identify predictors for missing sPCa with the GBS. Results: GBS missed sPCa in 39 patients (39/1084, 3.6%). In 27 cases (27/39, 69.2%), sPCa was missed within a blind sector, with 17/39 lesions localized in the anterior region (43.6%). Neither LRA nor prostatic configuration analysis identified predictors for missing sPCa with the GBS. Conclusions: This is the first study to analyze the distribution of sPCa missed by the GBS. GBS misses sPCa in few men only, with the majority localized in the anterior region. Adding blind sectors to GBS defined a new sector map of the prostate suited for reporting histopathological biopsy results.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victor Mihail Cauni ◽  
Dan Stanescu ◽  
Florin Tanase ◽  
Bogdan Mihai ◽  
Cristian Persu

Aim: Magnetic resonance/ ultrasound fusion targeted biopsy (Tbs) is widely used for diagnosing prostate cancer (PCa). The aim of our study was to compare the cancer detection rate (CDR) and the clinically significant prostate cancer detection rate (csPCa) of the magnetic resonance/ultrasound fusion targeted biopsy with those of the standard systematic biopsy (Sbs) and of the combination of both techniques.Material and methods: A total of 182 patients underwent magnetic resonance/ultrasound fusion Tbs on the prostate for PCa suspicion based on multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mMRI) detection of lesions with PI-RADSv2 score ≥3. A total of 78 patients had prior negative biopsies. Tb was performed by taking 2-4 cores from each suspected lesion, followed by Sb with 12 cores. We evaluated the overall detection rate of PCa and clinically significant prostate cancer, defined as any PCa with Gleason score ≥3+4.Results: Median prostate specific antigen (PSA) level pre-biopsy was 7.4 ng/ml and median free-PSA/PSA ratio was 10.2%. Patient median age was 62 years old. PIRADSv2 score was 3 in 54 cases, 4 in 96 cases and 5 in 32 cases. PI-RADS-dependent detection rate of Tbs for scores 3, 4 and 5 was 25.9%, 65.6% and 84.4%, respectively, with csPCa detection rates of 24.1%, 54.2%, and 71.9%. Overall detection rate was 57.1% for Tbs, which increased to 60.4% by adding Sbs results. Detection rate for clinically significant prostate cancer (csPCa) was 48.4% and increased to 51.1% by adding Sbs. Overall detection rate for repeated biopsy was 50% and 68.3% for biopsy in naïve patients. Sbs detection rate was 55.5%, 8 patients having a negative biopsy on Tbs.Conclusions: When Tbs is considered due to a PI-RADS ≥3 lesion on mMRI, combined Tbs + Sbs increases the overall CDR and csPCa detection rates.


2015 ◽  
Vol 33 (7_suppl) ◽  
pp. 69-69
Author(s):  
Steven V. Kardos ◽  
Cayce Nawaf ◽  
Richard Fan ◽  
Daniel Cornfeld ◽  
Jeffrey Weinreb ◽  
...  

69 Background: Prostate cancer (PCa) is the most common solid organ malignancy in men and the second leading cause of cancer related death; however, it is the only tumor that is diagnosed by a non-targeted sampling method. Fusion targeted prostate biopsy is emerging as a more accurate way to detect PCa. The use of a multiparametric MRI (MP-MRI) with an endorectal coil (ERC) has traditionally been used, though the benefit for detection with ERC is controversial. In addition, there is significant heterogeneity in classification of MRI-identified lesions. We provide an initial report with fusion biopsy without an ERC and utilizing a simplified 3-point Likert scale for grading prostatic lesions. Methods: Patients underwent MRI-USG fusion biopsy for elevated PSA, abnormal DRE, or prior negative biopsy. Lesions visible on MRI were outlined in 3D and assigned increasing cancer suspicion levels using a simplified 3-point Likert scale by dedicated pelvic radiologists. The Artemis biopsy tracking system was used to fuse the MRI with real-time ultrasound. Using the 3D model, a 12-core systematic biopsy, as well as a targeted biopsy of suspicious areas, was performed by a urologist (PS). Results: 190 patients underwent MRI and fusion biopsy between 12/2012 and 8/2014. The overall cancer detection rate (CDR) for systematic biopsy was 52.3% and the CDR for fusion biopsy was 55.0%. However, the CDR for clinically significant PCa with systematic biopsy was 28.7% and for targeted biopsy was 43.8% (p=0.02). Evaluation of cancer suspicion level for each ROI revealed that patients with high suspicion scores had a higher overall CDR (p<0.0001) and higher risk of detecting clinically significant cancer under the Cochran Armitage Trend test (p=0.0001). Conclusions: MRI-USG fusion prostate biopsy using MP-MRI without an ERC and a read using a simplified 3-point Likert scale demonstrate improved detection of clinically significant PCa compared to a systematic 12 core TRUS biopsy, and further demonstrate that lesion suspicion correlates with CDR. CDR and lesion stratification are comparable to the published literature when using methodologies that may be more practical in a larger number of medical centers.


2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexandre Peltier ◽  
Fouad Aoun ◽  
Marc Lemort ◽  
Félix Kwizera ◽  
Marianne Paesmans ◽  
...  

Introduction. To compare, in the same cohort of men, the detection of clinically significant disease in standard (STD) cores versus multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) targeted (TAR) cores.Material and Methods. A prospective study was conducted on 129 biopsy naïve men with clinical suspicion of prostate cancer. These patients underwent prebiopsy mpMRI with STD systematic biopsies and TAR biopsies when lesions were found. The agreement between the TAR and the STD protocols was measured using Cohen’s kappa coefficient.Results. Cancer detection rate of MRI-targeted biopsy was 62.7%. TAR protocol demonstrated higher detection rate of clinically significant disease compared to STD protocol. The proportion of cores positive for clinically significant cancer in TAR cores was 28.9% versus 9.8% for STD cores (P<0.001). The proportion of men with clinically significant cancer and the proportion of men with Gleason score 7 were higher with the TAR protocol than with the STD protocol (P=0.003;P=0.0008, resp.).Conclusion. mpMRI improved clinically significant prostate cancer detection rate compared to STD protocol alone with less tissue sampling and higher Gleason score. Further development in imaging as well as multicentre studies using the START recommendation is needed to elucidate the role of mpMRI targeted biopsy in the management of prostate cancer.


Medicina ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 57 (1) ◽  
pp. 57
Author(s):  
Alvydas Vėželis ◽  
Gediminas Platkevičius ◽  
Marius Kinčius ◽  
Liutauras Gumbys ◽  
Ieva Naruševičiūtė ◽  
...  

Background and objectives: Overdiagnosis, overtreatment, and the need for repeated procedures caused by transrectal ultrasound guided prostate biopsies and their related complications places a heavy burden on healthcare systems. This was a prospective cohort validating study to access the clinical accuracy of systematic and MRI-cognitive targeted transperineal prostate biopsies in detecting clinically significant prostate cancer after a previous negative biopsy and persistent suspicion of malignancy. The primary goal was to assess the ability of multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) to detect clinically significant prostate cancer with an additional goal to assess the diagnostic value of systematic and MRI-cognitive transperineal biopsies. Materials and Methods: In total, 200 patients were enrolled who had rising serum prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels for at least 4 months after a previous negative transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) biopsy. All eligible men underwent 1.5T prostate mpMRI, reported using the Prostate Imaging Reporting and Data System version 2 (PI-RADS v2), followed by a 20-region transperineal prostate systematic biopsy and additional targeted biopsies. Results: Systematic 20-core transperineal prostate biopsies (TPBs) were performed for 38 (19%) patients. Systemic 20-core TPB with additional cognitive targeted biopsies were performed for 162 (81%) patients. Clinically significant prostate cancer (csPC) was detected for 31 (15.5%) patients, of which 20 (64.5%) cases of csPC were detected by systematic biopsy, eight (25.8%) cases were detected by targeted biopsy, and three (9.7%) both by systematic and targeted biopsies. Conclusions: Cognitive mpMRI guided transperineal target biopsies increase the detection rate of clinically significant prostate cancer after a previously negative biopsy. However, in a repeat prostate biopsy setting, we recommend applying a cognitive targeted biopsy with the addition of a systematic biopsy.


2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (7_suppl) ◽  
pp. 93-93 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alice Yu ◽  
Tammer Yamany ◽  
Nawar Hanna ◽  
Eduoard Nicaise ◽  
Amirkasra Mojtahed ◽  
...  

93 Background: Multiparametric MRI is increasingly used in prostate cancer detection. Previous studies have shown that detection rate of clinically significant cancer is higher in MRI targeted biopsy than systematic biopsy. However, the concordance between the Gleason score on fusion biopsy and radical prostatectomy is less well known. The objective of this study is to look for predictors of histopathologic concordance between biopsy (fusion and systematic) and radical prostatectomy. Methods: We used an institutional database of men who underwent mpMRI-ultrasound fusion targeted and systematic biopsy followed by radical prostatectomy. Gleason score on targeted, systematic and combination (targeted + systematic) biopsy were compared with Gleason score on radical prostatectomy, and concordance was recorded. The McNemar test was used to compare concordance and upgrade rates. Predictors of concordance and upgrade such as age, prostate volume, PSA, PSA density, Gleason score on biopsy, number of targets reported on mpMRI, and PI-RADS score were evaluated with Fisher’s exact test and logistic regression. Results: Surgical pathology was concordant with 47.4% of systematic biopsies, 52.0% of targeted biopsies and 58.4% of combination biopsies. There was no significant difference in concordance rates between systematic and targeted biopsy (P = 0.37). However, combination biopsy was superior to both systematic (RR 1.23, 95% CI 1.08-1.40, P = 0.03) and targeted biopsy (RR 1.12, 95% CI 1.02 – 1.24, P = 0.03) in predicting concordance with surgical pathology. Risk of upgrade to a higher Gleason score on surgical pathology was significantly lower with combination biopsy compared to systematic (RR 0.57, 95% CI 0.46-0.69, P < 0.001) or targeted biopsy alone (RR 0.72, 95% CI 0.61-0.84, P = 0.001). Upgrade rates were 43.9% for systematic biopsy, 34.7% for targeted, and 24.9% for combination. Lastly, we found no significant predictors of concordance or upgrade. Conclusions: Combination biopsy is associated with the highest concordance rate between biopsy and radical prostatectomy when compared with systematic or targeted biopsy alone. Performing targeted biopsy alone will underestimate tumour aggressiveness on surgical pathology.


BMC Urology ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lei Wang ◽  
Xiaofei Wang ◽  
Wenfeng Zhao ◽  
Zichen Zhao ◽  
Zhihu Li ◽  
...  

Abstract Background To report a new standardized cognitive fusion technique on transperineal targeted biopsy (TB) of prostate, and to evaluate its efficacy for cancer detection combined with systematic biopsy (SB) . Methods We present a retrospective review of consecutive patients undergoing multiparametric magnetic resonance (mpMRI) imaging of the prostate with subsequent transperineal prostate biopsy from January 2016 to December 2018. A free-hand 12-core SB was performed for each patient. PI-RADS 3–5 lesions were further targeted for biopsy with our TB technique. Firstly, a central point of suspicious lesion (B′) was registered cognitively on a transverse section of transrectal ultrasound (TRUS). Then, biopsy gun punctured vertically through a fixed pioneer site (A) on skin of perineum, and deep into the TRUS section to get A’. Next, targeted site (B), the surface-projection of B′, would be determined on skin of perineum by A and distance from B′ to A’. Finally, puncture through B to reach B′. Pathological findings of SB and TB were analyzed. Results A total of 126 patients underwent transperineal prostate biopsy (47 SB only, 79 SB + TB). The age of the patients was 68.7 ± 9.2 years. The median preoperative PSA value was 11.8 ng/mL. Preoperative prostate volume was 60.5 ± 50.0 mL. The numbers of patients with PI-RADS scores of 1 through 5 were 4, 43, 27, 21 and 31, respectively. The overall detection rate of cancer was 61/126 (48.4%), and it was significantly higher in the combination cohort (56/79, 70.9%) compared with the SB only cohort (5/47, 10.6%, p<0.001). When focused on the combination cohort, TB detected a similar overall rate of PCa (53/79, 67.1% vs 52/79, 65.8%; p = 0.87) compared with SB. The clinically significant PCa (csPC) detection rate was 52/79 (65.8%), while for TB and SB the csPC/PC rate was 51/53 (96.2%) and 48/52 (92.3%), respectively(p = 0.44). TB demonstrated a better sampling performance (positive rate for each core) compared with SB (51.0% vs 31.3%, p < 0.001). Conclusions Surface-projection-based transperineal cognitive fusion targeted biopsy of the prostate has a good efficacy in detecting PCa.


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