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Is An MRI Recommended For Localization Of Seed Implantation?

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Question : When is an MRI recommended prior to seed implantation for Prostate Cancer??
Is an MRI recommended for localization of seed implantation?
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Answered by Dr. Indranil Ghosh (-4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
No MRI guidance is usually not used

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query.

MRI is done as a part of disease evaluation and staging but not for seed implantation or localisation. It is done under ultrasound guidance.

Subsequently xray image is taken for planning the radiation.

Hope this helps.
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Is An MRI Recommended For Localization Of Seed Implantation?

Brief Answer: No MRI guidance is usually not used Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for your query. MRI is done as a part of disease evaluation and staging but not for seed implantation or localisation. It is done under ultrasound guidance. Subsequently xray image is taken for planning the radiation. Hope this helps. Regards and happy new year