The diagnostic value of PI-RADS version 2.1 On multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging combined with prostate-specific antigen in the diagnosis of prostate cancer

Le Thi My Linh, Nguyen Ngoc Vinh Han, Pham Ngoc De, Le Trong Khoan, Ho Xuan Tuan

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Prostate cancer is a leading malignancy in men. The application of the Prostate Imaging Reporting and Data System (PI-RADS) 2.1 on multiparametric MRI (mpMRI) is critical for diagnosis and management. This cross-sectional study included 46 patients with suspected prostate cancer at Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital and Da Nang Oncology Hospital (May 2024 - May 2025). All patients underwent mpMRI, PSA testing, and histopathological evaluation. Diagnostic performance was analyzed using ROC curves and R software version 4.5.0. Results indicated that total PSA and PSA density were significantly higher in the prostate cancer group (p < 0.001). PI-RADS 2.1 demonstrated high diagnostic performance (AUC = 0.933). Malignancy rates increased significantly with higher PI-RADS scores (p < 0.001). A biopsy threshold of PI-RADS ≥ 4 avoided 52.2% of unnecessary biopsies, with a specificity of 85.2% and sensitivity of 94.7%. In conclusion, the PI-RADS version 2.1 system on multiparametric MRI demonstrates supportive diagnostic value in the detection of prostate cancer and has the potential to contribute to reducing unnecessary biopsy indications.

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