*There is no currently widely accepted optimal “high b-value” beyond
the requirement for a DW image set with a b-value ≥1,400
sec/mm2.9
***In dynamic contrast enhancement imaging (DCE-MRI), a gadolinium-based
contrast agent with an automatic injector at 0.1-0.2 mmol/kg
concentration and 2-4 mL/s injection rate via IV were used and T1 axial
sections were obtained over 240-300 sc. duration with one every 7 sc.
before, during, and after administration including the entire prostate.
Table-2: Distribution of
PI-RADS scores given to lesions by two readers.