Ultra-fast biparametric MRI in prostate cancer assessment: Diagnostic performance and image quality compared to conventional multiparametric MRI

IF 1.8 Q3 RADIOLOGY, NUCLEAR MEDICINE & MEDICAL IMAGING
Antonia M. Pausch , Vivien Filleböck , Clara Elsner , Niels J. Rupp , Daniel Eberli , Andreas M. Hötker
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Abstract

Purpose

To compare the diagnostic performance and image quality of a deep-learning-assisted ultra-fast biparametric MRI (bpMRI) with the conventional multiparametric MRI (mpMRI) for the diagnosis of clinically significant prostate cancer (csPCa).

Methods

This prospective single-center study enrolled 123 biopsy-naïve patients undergoing conventional mpMRI and additionally ultra-fast bpMRI at 3 T between 06/2023–02/2024. Two radiologists (R1: 4 years and R2: 3 years of experience) independently assigned PI-RADS scores (PI-RADS v2.1) and assessed image quality (mPI-QUAL score) in two blinded study readouts. Weighted Cohen’s Kappa (κ) was calculated to evaluate inter-reader agreement. Diagnostic performance was analyzed using clinical data and histopathological results from clinically indicated biopsies.

Results

Inter-reader agreement was good for both mpMRI (κ = 0.83) and ultra-fast bpMRI (κ = 0.87). Both readers demonstrated high sensitivity (≥94 %/≥91 %, R1/R2) and NPV (≥96 %/≥95 %) for csPCa detection using both protocols. The more experienced reader mostly showed notably higher specificity (≥77 %/≥53 %), PPV (≥62 %/≥45 %), and diagnostic accuracy (≥82 %/≥65 %) compared to the less experienced reader. There was no significant difference in the diagnostic performance of correctly identifying csPCa between both protocols (p > 0.05). The ultra-fast bpMRI protocol had significantly better image quality ratings (p < 0.001) and achieved a reduction in scan time of 80 % compared to conventional mpMRI.

Conclusion

Deep-learning-assisted ultra-fast bpMRI protocols offer a promising alternative to conventional mpMRI for diagnosing csPCa in biopsy-naïve patients with comparable inter-reader agreement and diagnostic performance at superior image quality. However, reader experience remains essential for diagnostic performance.
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European Journal of Radiology Open
European Journal of Radiology Open Medicine-Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging
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