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World J Clin Urol. Mar 24, 2014; 3(1): 44-46
Published online Mar 24, 2014. doi: 10.5410/wjcu.v3.i1.44
Role of magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnostic work up of clinical localized prostate cancer: A review
Martin H Umbehr, Cédric Poyet, Olivio F Donati, Michael Müntener
Martin H Umbehr, Michael Müntener, Department of Urology, City Hospital Triemli of Zurich, 8063 Zurich, Switzerland
Cédric Poyet, Department of Urology, University Hospital of Zurich, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
Olivio F Donati, Department of Radiology, University Hospital of Zurich, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
Author contributions: All the authors contributed equally to this work by writing and editing the manuscript.
Correspondence to: Martin H Umbehr, MD, Department of Urology, City Hospital Triemli of Zurich, Birmensdorferstrasse 497, 8063 Zurich, Switzerland. martin.umbehr@triemli.zuerich.ch
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Received: November 3, 2013
Revised: December 24, 2013
Accepted: January 14, 2014
Published online: March 24, 2014
Core Tip

Core tip: This review gives an overview about the current strengths and pitfalls of magnetic resonance imaging in the work up of clinical localized prostate cancer as well as suggestions for steps in the future.