Project description:ObjectiveTo develop and externally validate a novel nomogram in biopsy-naïve patients with prostate-specific antigen (PSA) <10 ng/ml and PI-RADS v2.1 = 3 lesions.MethodsWe retrospectively collected 307 men that underwent initial biopsy from October 2015 to January 2022 in Cohort 1 (The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University). External cohort (Cohort 2, Kunshan Hospital) included 109 men that met our criteria from July 2016 to June 2021. By Slicer-3D Software, the volume of all lesions was divided into two subgroups (PI-RADS v2.1 = 3a and 3b). Logistic regression analysis was performed to screen for variables and construct nomogram by analyzing clinical data from Cohort 1. Receiver operating characteristics curve analysis, calibration plot and decision curve analysis (DCA) were plotted to validate the nomogram in external cohort.ResultsA total of 70 (22.8%) patients was diagnosed with prostate cancer in Institution 1. Among them, 34 (11.1%) had clinically significant prostate cancer (csPCa). Age, prostate-specific antigen density, digital rectal examination, PI-RADS v2.1 = 3 subgroups (3a and 3b) and apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC, <750 mm2 /s) were predictive factors for prostate cancer (PCa) and csPCa. High area under the curve of the nomogram was found in Cohort 1 and Cohort 2 for PCa (0.857 vs. 0.850) and for csPCa (0.896 vs. 0.893). Calibration curves showed excellent agreement between the predicted probability and actual risk for the models in internal and external validation. The DCA demonstrated net benefit of our nomogram.ConclusionUntil now, this is the first nomogram that predicts PCa and csPCa in biopsy-naïve patients with PSA <10 ng/ml and PI-RADS v2.1 = 3 lesions. Furthermore, PI-RADS v2.1 = 3 subgroups were considered to be an independent risk factor in our model. Our nomogram may assist urologists in biopsy decision making for these so-called "double gray zone" patients.
Project description:BackgroundThis study attempted to develop a nomogram for predicting clinically significant prostate cancer (cs-PCa) in the transition zone (TZ) with the Prostate Imaging Reporting and Data System version 2.1 (PI-RADS v2.1) score based on biparametric magnetic resonance imaging (bp-MRI) and clinical indicators.MethodsWe retrospectively reviewed 383 patients with suspicious prostate lesions in the TZ as a training cohort and 128 patients as the validation cohort from January 2015 to March 2020. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was performed to determine independent predictors for building a nomogram, and the performance of the nomogram was assessed by the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC), the calibration curve and decision curve.ResultsThe PI-RADS v2.1 score and prostate-specific antigen density (PSAD) were independent predictors of TZ cs-PCa. The prediction model had a significantly higher AUC (0.936) than the individual predictors (0.914 for PI-RADS v2.1 score, P=0.045, 0.842 for PSAD, P<0.001). The nomogram showed good discrimination (AUC of 0.936 in the training cohort and 0.963 in the validation cohort) and favorable calibration. When the PI-RADS v2.1 score was combined with PSAD, the diagnostic sensitivity and specificity were 80.7% and 93.8%, respectively, which were better than those of the PI-RADS v2.1 score (sensitivity, 74.2%; specificity, 92.5%) and PSAD (sensitivity, 66.1%; specificity, 88.2%).ConclusionsThe newly constructed nomogram exhibits satisfactory predictive accuracy and consistency for TZ cs-PCa. PI-RADS v2.1 based on bp-MRI is a strong predictor in the detection of TZ cs-PCa. Adding PSAD to PI-RADS v2.1 could improve its diagnostic performance, thereby avoiding unnecessary biopsies.
Project description:PurposeTo compare the performance of radiomics to that of the Prostate Imaging Reporting and Data System (PI-RADS) v2.1 scoring system in the detection of clinically significant prostate cancer (csPCa) based on biparametric magnetic resonance imaging (bpMRI) vs. multiparametric MRI (mpMRI).MethodsA total of 204 patients with pathological results were enrolled between January 2018 and December 2019, with 142 patients in the training cohort and 62 patients in the testing cohort. The radiomics model was compared with the PI-RADS v2.1 for the diagnosis of csPCa based on bpMRI and mpMRI by using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis.ResultsThe radiomics model based on bpMRI and mpMRI signatures showed high predictive efficiency but with no significant differences (AUC = 0.975 vs 0.981, p=0.687 in the training cohort, and 0.953 vs 0.968, p=0.287 in the testing cohort, respectively). In addition, the radiomics model outperformed the PI-RADS v2.1 in the diagnosis of csPCa regardless of whether bpMRI (AUC = 0.975 vs. 0.871, p= 0.030 for the training cohort and AUC = 0.953 vs. 0.853, P = 0.024 for the testing cohort) or mpMRI (AUC = 0.981 vs. 0.880, p= 0.030 for the training cohort and AUC = 0.968 vs. 0.863, P = 0.016 for the testing cohort) was incorporated.ConclusionsOur study suggests the performance of bpMRI- and mpMRI-based radiomics models show no significant difference, which indicates that omitting DCE imaging in radiomics can simplify the process of analysis. Adding radiomics to PI-RADS v2.1 may improve the performance to predict csPCa.
Project description:IntroductionThis study aims to investigate whether the transrectal ultrasound-guided combined biopsy (CB) improves the detection rates of prostate cancer (PCa) and clinically significant PCa (csPCa) in biopsy-naïve patients. We also aimed to compare the Prostate Imaging Reporting and Data System (PI-RADS v2.1) score, ADC values, and PSA density (PSAd) in predicting csPCa by the combined prostate biopsy.MethodsThis retrospective and single-center study included 389 biopsy-naïve patients with PSA level 4~20 ng/ml, of whom 197 underwent prebiopsy mpMRI of the prostate. The mpMRI-based scores (PI-RADS v2.1 scores and ADC values) and clinical parameters were collected and evaluated by logistic regression analyses. Multivariable models based on the mpMRI-based scores and clinical parameters were developed by the logistic regression analyses to forecast biopsy outcomes of CB in biopsy-naïve patients. The ROC curves measured by the AUC values, calibration plots, and DCA were performed to assess multivariable models.ResultsThe CB can detect more csPCa compared with TRUSB (32.0% vs. 53%). The Spearman correlation revealed that Gleason scores of the prostate biopsy significantly correlated with PI-RADS scores and ADC values. The multivariate logistic regression confirmed that PI-RADS scores 4, 5, and prostate volume were important predictors of csPCa. The PI-RADS+ADC+PSAd (PAP) model had the highest AUCs of 0.913 for predicting csPCa in biopsy-naïve patients with PSA level 4~20 ng/ml. When the biopsy risk threshold of the PAP model was greater than or equal to 0.10, 51% of patients could avoid an unnecessary biopsy, and only 5% of patients with csPCa were missed.ConclusionThe prebiopsy mpMRI and the combined prostate biopsy have a high CDR of csPCa in biopsy-naïve patients. A multivariable model based on the mpMRI-based scores and PSAd could provide a reference for clinicians in forecasting biopsy outcomes in biopsy-naïve patients with PSA 4~20 ng/ml and make a more comprehensive assessment during the decision-making of the prostate biopsy.
Project description:Early detection of clinically significant prostate cancer (csPCa) has substantially improved with the latest PI-RADS versions. However, there is still an overdiagnosis of indolent lesions (iPCa), and radiomics has emerged as a potential solution. The aim of this systematic review is to evaluate the role of handcrafted and deep radiomics in differentiating lesions with csPCa from those with iPCa and benign lesions on prostate MRI assessed with PI-RADS v2 and/or 2.1. The literature search was conducted in PubMed, Cochrane, and Web of Science databases to select relevant studies. Quality assessment was carried out with Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies 2 (QUADAS-2), Radiomic Quality Score (RQS), and Checklist for Artificial Intelligence in Medical Imaging (CLAIM) tools. A total of 14 studies were deemed as relevant from 411 publications. The results highlighted a good performance of handcrafted and deep radiomics methods for csPCa detection, but without significant differences compared to radiologists (PI-RADS) in the few studies in which it was assessed. Moreover, heterogeneity and restrictions were found in the studies and quality analysis, which might induce bias. Future studies should tackle these problems to encourage clinical applicability. Prospective studies and comparison with radiologists (PI-RADS) are needed to better understand its potential.
Project description:BackgroundThis study investigated the diagnostic utility of dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (DCE-MRI) and diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) parameters for distinguishing between benign and malignant prostate tumors when serum prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level is ≥10 ng/ml.MethodsPatients with prostate cancer (PCa) and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) with serum PSA ≥10 ng/ml before treatment were recruited. Transrectal ultrasound-guided biopsy or surgery was performed for tumor classification and patients were stratified accordingly into PCa and BPH groups. Patients underwent DCE-MRI and DWI scanning and the transfer constant (Ktrans), rate constant (Kep), fractional volume of the extravascular extracellular space, plasma volume (Vp), and Prostate Imaging Reporting and Data System Version 2 (PI-RADS v2) score were determined. The apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) was calculated from DWI. The diagnostic performance of these parameters was assessed by receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis, and those showing a significant difference between the PCa and BPH groups were combined into a multivariate logistic regression model for PCa diagnosis. Spearman's correlation was used to analyze the relationship between Gleason score and imaging parameters.ResultsThe study enrolled 65 patients including 32 with PCa and 33 with BPH. Ktrans (P=0.006), Kep (P=0.001), and Vp (P=0.009) from DCE-MRI and ADC (P<0.001) from DWI could distinguish between the 2 groups when PSA was ≥10 ng/ml. PI-RADS score (area under the ROC curve [AUC]=0.705), Ktrans (AUC=0.700), Kep (AUC=0.737), Vp (AUC=0.688), and ADC (AUC=0.999) showed high diagnostic performance for discriminating PCa from BPH. A combined model based on PI-RADS score, Ktrans, Kep, Vp, and ADC had a higher AUC (1.000), with a sensitivity of 0.998 and specificity of 0.999. Imaging markers showed no significant correlation with Gleason score in PCa.ConclusionDCE-MRI and DWI parameters can distinguish between benign and malignant prostate tumors in patients with serum PSA ≥10 ng/ml.
Project description:PurposeTo develop and validate a PI-RADS-based nomogram for predicting the probability of clinically significant prostate cancer (csPCa) at initial prostate biopsy.Patients and MethodsFrom February 2015 to October 2018, 573 consecutive patients made up the development cohort (DC), and another 253 patients were included as an independent validation cohort (VC). Univariate and multivariate analysis were used for determining the dependent clinical risk factors for csPCa. Prediction model1 was constructed by integrating independent clinical risk factors. T?hen added the PI-RADS score to model1 to develop the prediction model2 and present it in the form of a nomogram. The performance of the nomogram was assessed by receiver operating characteristic curve, net reclassification improvement analysis, calibration curve, and decision curve.ResultsAll clinical candidate factors were significantly different between csPCa and non-csPCa in both the DC and VC. Age, PSA density (PSAD), and free-to-total PSA ratio (f/t) were ultimately determined as dependent clinical risk factors for csPCa and integrated into prediction model1. Then, prediction model2 was developed and presented in a nomogram. In the DC, the nomogram (AUC=0.894) was superior to model1, PI-RADS score, or other clinical factors alone in detecting csPCa. Similar result (AUC=0.891) was obtained in the VC. NRI analysis showed that the nomogram improved the classification of patients significantly compared with model1. Furthermore, the nomogram showed favorable calibration and great clinical usefulness.ConclusionThis study developed and validated a nomogram that integrates PI-RADS score with other independent clinical risk factors to facilitate prebiopsy individualized prediction in high-risk patients with csPCa.
Project description:INTRODUCTION:Risk calculators (RCs) are easy-to-use tools considering available clinical variables that could help to select those patients with risk of prostate cancer (PCa) who should undergo a prostate biopsy. OBJECTIVE:To perform a comparison for the prediction of significant PCa (SigPCa) between the European Randomised Study of Screening for PCa (ERSPC) and the PCa Prevention Trial (PCPT) RCs in patients with prostate-specific antigen (PSA) between 3 and 10 ng/mL through an evaluation of the accuracy/variability between two consecutive PSA values. SETTING:An observational study in a major university hospital in the south of Spain. METHODS AND PARTICIPANTS:An observational study was performed in patients who underwent a prostate biopsy. SigPCa probabilities were calculated with the two PSA measures using ERSPC3/4+digital rectal examination and PCPT v2+free PSA RCs. The prediction of SigPCa was determined by the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC). Calibration, discrimination and decision curve analysis were studied. The variability between both RCs' agreement was compared using Cohen's kappa coefficient. RESULTS:510 patients were analysed (87 diagnosed with SigPCa). The median PSA values were 5.3 and 5 ng/mL for PSA1 and PSA2, respectively. Both RCs overestimated the risk in the case of high-risk probabilities. Discriminative ability for SigPCa was similar between models with an AUC=0.73 (0.68-0.79) for ERSPC-RC versus 0.73 (0.67-0.79) for PCPT-RC. ERSPC-RC showed less variability than PCPT-RC, with a constant agreement (k=0.7-0.8) for usual range of clinical decision-making. Remarkably, a higher number of biopsies would be avoided using the ERSPC-RC, but more SigPCa would be missed along all the risk probabilities. CONCLUSIONS:Both RCs performed similar in the prediction of SigPCa. However, ERSPC-RC seems to be more stable for intraindividual PSA variations.
Project description:Background The current study aimed to compare the efficacy of transition zone PSA density (TZPSAD) with traditional PSA and PSA density (PSAD), for the diagnosis of prostate cancer (PCa) in Taiwanese males. Methods Men with PSA between 4.0 and 20.0 ng/ml who underwent a transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) guided prostate biopsy between the studied period were retrospectively identified. The demographic data, PSAD and TZPSAD were calculated in all patients. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves were used to analyze the accuracy of a positive PCa diagnosis. Results The area under the ROC (AUC) was 0.615, 0.748 and 0.746 for PSA, PSAD and TZPSAD, respectively. The best cut-off of value for TZPSAD in predicting PCa in men with a PSA of 4.0–10.0 ng/ml was 0.367 ng/ml/ml with a sensitivity of 50% and a specificity of 77.5%. In men with a PSA of 10.1–20.0 ng/ml, the best cut-off value was 0.454 ng/ml, with a sensitivity of 74.8% and specificity of 70.9%. Conclusion The use of TZPSAD can improve the efficiency and specificity of PSA for the diagnosis of PCa in Taiwanese men with PSA 4.0–20.0 ng/ml. TZPSAD efficiency was similar to PSAD but TZPSAD had better cancer specificity.
Project description:ObjectiveTo investigate whether a radiomics model can help to improve the performance of PI-RADS v2.1 in prostate cancer (PCa).MethodsThis was a retrospective analysis of 203 patients with pathologically confirmed PCa or non-PCa between March 2015 and December 2016. Patients were divided into a training set (n = 141) and a validation set (n = 62). The radiomics model (Rad-score) was developed based on multi-parametric MRI including T2 weighted imaging (T2WI), diffusion weighted imaging (DWI), apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) imaging, and dynamic contrast enhanced (DCE) imaging. The combined model involving Rad-score and PI-RADS was compared with PI-RADS for the diagnosis of PCa by using the receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC) analysis.ResultsA total of 112 (55.2%) patients had PCa, and 91 (44.8%) patients had benign lesions. For PCa versus non-PCa, the Rad-score had a significantly higher area under the ROC curve (AUC) [0.979 (95% CI, 0.940-0.996)] than PI-RADS [0.905 (0.844-0.948), P = 0.002] in the training set. However, the AUC between them was insignificant in the validation set [0.861 (0.749-0.936) vs. 0.845 (0.731-0.924), P = 0.825]. When Rad-score was added to PI-RADS, the performance of the PI-RADS was significantly improved for the PCa diagnosis (AUC = 0.989, P < 0.001 for the training set and AUC = 0.931, P = 0.038 for the validation set).ConclusionsThe radiomics based on multi-parametric MRI can help to improve the diagnostic performance of PI-RADS v2.1 in PCa.