"In-bore” MRI-guided biopsy: Practical Experience

"In-bore” MRI-guided biopsy: Practical Experience is organized by European Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine and Biology (ESMRMB) and will be held on Sep 13, 2024 at European Institute of Oncology, Milan, Lombardia, Italy.

Description:
Course Rationale:
The scientific event aims to optimize the diagnostic pathway of prostate cancer through the reasoned use of multiparametric MRI (MRI-mp) and “in-bore” MRI-guided biopsy. The main professionals involved in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer (Radiologist, Urologist, Radiotherapist, Uropathologist, Radiographer) will be the lecturers of the course.
All participants will be provided with workstations for Clinical Case review, and will observe an MRI-guided biopsy of live case first-hand.

Particular attention will be given in the clinical cases, to patients with an indication to perform “in-bore” MRI-guided prostate biopsy:

• PI-RADS 3-5 lesions with negative standard and/or fusion ultrasound guided biopsy;
• Reclassification biopsy in patients on active surveillance with suspected clinical-laboratory and/or radiological progression;
• Patients with suspected MRI lesions <8mm in size or with lesions in “difficult” sites (cranial, anterior).

The clinical cases to be presented as “live cases” will involve patients with lesions classified with PI-RADS category 3-5 in accordance with PI-RADS v2.1.
After a review of the patients’ MRI-mp and clinical history in the morning session, course participants will be divided into two groups to observe the MRI-guided biopsies of the same patients presented in the “live cases” session.
Other cases will be presented and reviewed under the guidance of the tutors. The patient’s entire diagnostic process will be reviewed, covering the procession from the initial request, through clinical findings, radiological examinations, mpMRI, biopsy and final outcome.