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@ARTICLE{Carletti:300739,
author = {F. Carletti and M. Maggi and T. Fazekas and P. Rajwa and R.
Nicoletti and J. Olivier and F. Preisser and T. F. W.
Soeterik and F. Giganti and A. Martini and I. Heidegger and
V. Kasivisvanathan and B. Pradère and G. Ploussard and B.
Hadaschik$^*$ and F. D. Moro and R. C. N. van den Bergh and
G. Marra and G. Gandaglia and F. Zattoni and C. Kesch$^*$},
collaboration = {E. P. C. W. Party},
title = {{D}iagnostic accuracy of multiparametric {MRI} for
detecting unconventional prostate cancer histology: a
systematic review and meta-analysis.},
journal = {European radiology},
volume = {36},
number = {1},
issn = {0938-7994},
address = {Heidelberg},
publisher = {Springer},
reportid = {DKFZ-2025-00899},
pages = {17-29},
year = {2026},
note = {2026 Jan;36(1):17-29 / Epub 2025 Apr 30},
abstract = {Accurate detection of unconventional histologies (UH) in
prostate cancer (PCa) is crucial for treatment planning and
prognosis. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to
evaluate the accuracy of multiparametric magnetic resonance
imaging (mpMRI) in detecting UH on prostatectomy,
particularly cribriform architecture (CA) and intraductal
carcinoma (IDC-P), in patients with localized PCa.A
literature search was conducted in major databases for
studies published after 2000. Seventeen articles fulfilled
the inclusion criteria and were eligible for qualitative
analysis. Five studies met the inclusion criteria for
meta-analysis.The pooled sensitivity and specificity of
mpMRI (Prostate Imaging Reporting and Data System (PI-RADS)
cutoff 3) to detect cribriform architecture were 0.91 and
0.29. The proportion of cribriform lesions increased with
higher PI-RADS scores $(23.2\%$ for PI-RADS 1-2 to $66.7\%$
for PI-RADS 5). For intraductal carcinoma (IDC-P), two
studies found that IDC-P lesions were visible on mpMRI and
had lower apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) values
compared to acinar prostate cancer. Four studies evaluating
combined CA/IDC-P found sensitivities ranging from 33 to
$100\%.$ Lower ADC values were associated with CA/IDC-P in
some studies, but not in others. Overall, mpMRI demonstrated
promising sensitivity but moderate specificity in detecting
these aggressive histological variants, with continued
challenges in accurate sampling and characterization of
mpMRI.mpMRI shows high sensitivity but moderate specificity
in detecting cribriform architecture in PCa, especially for
high PI-RADS scores. These findings support the use of mpMRI
for UH detection, but caution is advised in clinical
interpretation. Larger prospective studies are needed to
validate these results before routine clinical application.
We studied how effective MRI is at identifying different UH
of PCa, such as cribriform architecture and intraductal
carcinoma. MRI is accurate at detecting these cancers when
they are present, but it also produces a significant number
of false positives. More research is needed to standardize
imaging protocols and histological definition and ensure an
accurate diagnosis.Question The accurate detection of
unconventional histologies in prostate cancer, particularly
cribriform architecture and intraductal carcinoma, is
challenging but crucial for treatment planning and
prognosis. Findings mpMRI shows high sensitivity $(91\%)$
but low specificity $(29\%)$ for detecting cribriform
architecture, with detection rates increasing proportionally
with higher PI-RADS scores. Clinical relevance mpMRI can
effectively detect aggressive unconventional histologies in
prostate cancer, though its moderate specificity suggests
the need for careful interpretation. This aids in risk
stratification and treatment planning, potentially improving
patient outcomes.},
subtyp = {Review Article},
cin = {ED01},
ddc = {610},
cid = {I:(DE-He78)ED01-20160331},
pnm = {899 - ohne Topic (POF4-899)},
pid = {G:(DE-HGF)POF4-899},
typ = {PUB:(DE-HGF)16},
pubmed = {pmid:40307530},
doi = {10.1007/s00330-025-11603-3},
url = {https://inrepo02.dkfz.de/record/300739},
}