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Routine Use of Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Early Detection of Prostate Cancer Is Not Justified by the Clinical Trial Evidence

Abstract

Guidelines now recommend multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging before prostate biopsy in the work-up for patients with elevated prostate specific-antigen. However, use of magnetic resonance imaging for early detection of prostate cancer is not justified by the clinical trial evidence.

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