TITLE:
Contribution of MRI in the Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer: Study of 43 Cases at the CNSS of Guinea
AUTHORS:
Ibrahima Sory Doumbouya, Mamady Kourouma, Mamadou Diallo, Alpha Abdoulaye Balde
KEYWORDS:
Prostate Cancer, Magnetic Resonance Image, Guinea
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Access Library Journal,
Vol.12 No.12,
December
24,
2025
ABSTRACT: Introduction: Prostate cancer (PC) is a malignant proliferation of prostate cells. Common screening methods, such as digital rectal examination and prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing, lack accuracy. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) improves the detection, localization, and assessment of cancer progression. The objective was to document the contribution of MRI in prostate cancer screening at the Imaging and Diagnostic Center of the National Social Security Fund (CNSS) in Guinea. Methods: Descriptive study conducted from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. All patients referred to our department for symptoms of prostate cancer were included in our study. The sociodemographic characteristics of the patients were collected, the MRI semiology of the anomalies was described, and the associated anomalies were identified and listed. Results: The study included 43 patients with a mean age of 68.95 years. MRI revealed specific abnormalities, including nodular foci (67.4%), lymphadenopathy (37.2%), bone metastases (30.2%). Conclusion: MRI has been shown to be effective in improving the detection and assessment of prostate cancer, providing crucial information for clinical decisions. Further studies are recommended to confirm these findings and explore therapeutic implications.