Bladder cancer imaging: An update Journal Article
| Authors: | Moses, K. A.; Zhang, J.; Hricak, H.; Bochner, B. H. |
| Article Title: | Bladder cancer imaging: An update |
| Abstract: | PURPOSE OF REVIEW: To present the recent advances in imaging for diagnosis, staging, and follow-up of bladder cancer. RECENT FINDINGS: The use of multidetector 64-slice computed tomography (CT) and diffusion-weighted imaging has enabled higher-resolution imaging of bladder cancer on CT and MRI, respectively, increasing both specificity and sensitivity in the detection of bladder tumors and extravesical disease relative standard imaging. Although urinary excretion of F-FDG produces difficulties in the interpretation of F-FDG PET/CT, new techniques have been described to overcome this limitation. The use of the agent C-acetate with PET/CT may be another option when performing imaging for staging and treatment decision-making. SUMMARY: Accurate and reproducible imaging is critical in the management of bladder cancer. The resolution of a number of imaging modalities has increased, likely allowing for improved treatment decisions. Further research is needed to improve the diagnosis of small and/or flat lesions. © 2011 Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. |
| Keywords: | review; postoperative period; cancer staging; positron emission tomography; staging; cancer diagnosis; diagnostic accuracy; sensitivity and specificity; bcg vaccine; furosemide; diagnostic imaging; bladder cancer; diagnostic value; contrast enhancement; echography; fluorodeoxyglucose f 18; computer assisted emission tomography; cystoscopy; acetic acid c 11; cancer scintiscanning; diffusion weighted imaging; urography; predictive value; ultrasmall superparamagnetic iron oxide; multidetector computed tomography; diffusion-weighted mri; nuclear magnetic resonance imaging agent; urinary excretion; 18f-fdg pet/ct; echo contrast medium; urogenital scintiscanning |
| Journal Title: | Current Opinion in Urology |
| Volume: | 21 |
| Issue: | 5 |
| ISSN: | 0963-0643 |
| Publisher: | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins |
| Date Published: | 2011-09-01 |
| Start Page: | 393 |
| End Page: | 397 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1097/MOU.0b013e32834956c3 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| PUBMED: | 21814052 |
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| Notes: | --- - "Export Date: 3 October 2011" - "CODEN: CUOUE" - "Source: Scopus" |
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