What causes discordance between PI-RADS/Likert score 4-5 MRI findings and histopathology results in prostate cancer diagnosis, and which MRI features are associated with higher discordance rates?
Discordance between PI-RADS/Likert score 4-5 MRI findings and histopathology results can be attributed to interobserver variability, biopsy sampling errors, and imaging quality. Multifocality, lesion characteristics, and biological variability also play roles, though specific MRI features linked to increased discordance are less defined. Further research into these aspects could enhance diagnostic accuracy and patient management.
Authors
- Tripdatabase
Publication Details
- Journal
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Published
- 2026-11-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23868063
- Primary Topic
- Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00