Developments in Ultrasound-Based Imaging for Prostate Cancer Detection.

Abstract

Background: Prostate cancer is a significant health issue worldwide, but methods to screen for and diagnose this disease have significant inherent limitations. Some efforts to address these limitations have involved the use of ultrasound-based imaging methods.

Methods: This narrative review paper focuses on recent developments in the use of medical imaging, with a focus on ultrasound and related methods, to improve the diagnosis of prostate cancer. These methods include: elastography, contrast-enhanced ultrasound, targeted contrast agents, quantitative ultrasound, multiparametric ultrasound, micro-ultrasound, and photoacoustic imaging.

Results: This paper provides an update on clinically relevant imaging technologies which are in the technical and preclinical literature.

Conclusion: Novel methods and their performance are highlighted, including how they address limitations in current clinical care.