Introduction: The prostate is a walnut-sized gland located between the urinary bladder and the male sex organ. The most common pathological conditions are prostatitis, benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostate cancer. Multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging of the prostate is used to diagnose these conditions. This is a special examination that provides more detailed images of the prostate compared to conventional magnetic resonance imaging. It involves morphological, diffusion and perfusion imaging. Morphologic imaging includes T1-weighted and T2-weighted images. The use of diffusion and perfusion imaging allows for accurate localisation of pathologic tissue and determination of pelvic functional status. Purpose: The aim of the thesis is to present the guidelines of the European Association of Urogenital Radiology for the performance of diffusion-perfusion magnetic resonance imaging of the prostate and to evaluate the technical implementation of the protocol at Splošna bolnišnica Celje in comparison with international recommendations and guidelines. Methods: We performed a retrospective study of the clinical examinations performed. Patients included in the study underwent magnetic resonance imaging of the small pelvis with contrast medium. They lay in the supine position with their heads facing the opening of the magnetic resonance imaging machine. Results: We presented images of the sequences used and their technical parameters. Discussion and conclusion: Multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging is a special examination that provides more detailed images of the prostate than conventional magnetic resonance imaging. In addition to T1 and T2-weighted images, diffusion and perfusion images are also used in this examination. These sequences can be used to assess the morphologic features of the prostate, the precise location of pathologic tissue, and the functional status of the pelvis. After evaluating the technical parameters used in Splošna bolnišnica Celje with the international guidelines, we found out that the parameters used in Splošna bolnišnica Celje are in most cases optimal and in few cases partially optimal with the international recommendations and guidelines.
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