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MRI vs. Biopsy: Which Should Come First?
An elevated PSA often leads to an important question: should you have a prostate biopsy right away, or is an MRI the better first step? In this episode of Intellectual Medicine, Dr. Stephen Petteruti explains why multiparametric MRI has become an essential tool in evaluating men at risk for prostate cancer before proceeding to biopsy.Dr. Petteruti discusses how MRI helps identify suspicious areas within the prostate, the role of the PI-RADS scoring system, and why imaging can provide valuable information that guides decision-making. He also explains the limitations of prostate biopsies…
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