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Kadria-Vili Y, Schwartz JA, Polascik TJ, Goodrich GP, Jorden D, Pinder D, Halas NJ, Rastinehad AR. A Detailed Clinical Case of Localized Prostate Tumors Treated with Nanoparticle-Assisted Sub-Ablative Laser Ablation. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 14:1261. [PMID: 39120366 PMCID: PMC11313886 DOI: 10.3390/nano14151261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2024] [Revised: 07/20/2024] [Accepted: 07/22/2024] [Indexed: 08/10/2024]
Abstract
AuroLase® Therapy-a nanoparticle-enabled focal therapy-has the potential to safely and effectively treat localized prostate cancer (PCa), preserving baseline functionality. This article presents a detailed case of localized PCa treated with AuroLase, providing insight on expectations from the diagnosis of PCa to one year post-treatment. AuroLase Therapy is a two-day treatment consisting of a systemic infusion of gold nanoshells (~150-nm hydrodynamic diameter) on Day 1, and sub-ablative laser treatment on Day 2. Multiparametric MRI (mpMRI) was used for tumor visualization, treatment planning, and therapy response assessment. The PCa was targeted with a MR/Ultrasound-fusion (MR/US) transperineal approach. Successful treatment was confirmed at 6 and 12 months post-treatment by the absence of disease in MR/US targeted biopsies. On the mpMRI, confined void space was evident, an indication of necrotic tissues encompassing the treated lesion, which was completely resolved at 12 months, forming a band-like scar with no evidence of recurrent tumor. The patient's urinary and sexual functions were unchanged. During the one-year follow-up, changes on the DCE sequence and in the Ktrans and ADC values assist in qualitatively and quantitatively evaluating tissue changes. The results highlight the potential of gold-nanoparticle-enabled sub-ablative laser treatment to target and control localized PCa, maintain quality of life, and preserve baseline functionality.
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- Yara Kadria-Vili
- Nanospectra Biosciences Inc., Houston, TX 77054, USA; (Y.K.-V.); (D.J.)
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- Nanospectra Biosciences Inc., Houston, TX 77054, USA; (Y.K.-V.); (D.J.)
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- Department of Urology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710, USA; (T.J.P.)
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- Nanospectra Biosciences Inc., Houston, TX 77054, USA; (Y.K.-V.); (D.J.)
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- Nanospectra Biosciences Inc., Houston, TX 77054, USA; (Y.K.-V.); (D.J.)
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- Department of Urology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710, USA; (T.J.P.)
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- Laboratory for Nanophotonics, Rice University, 6100 Main Street, Houston, TX 77005, USA
- Department of Chemistry, Rice University, 6100 Main Street, Houston, TX 77005, USA
- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Rice University, 6100 Main Street, Houston, TX 77005, USA
- Department of Physics and Astronomy, Rice University, 6100 Main Street, Houston, TX 77005, USA;
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- Smith Institute for Urology at Lenox Hill Hospital, Northwell Health, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, New York, NY 10075, USA
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Tsukuda F, Shimizu T, Hagiwara K, Kawano Y, Sakamoto N, Itagaki S, Horiguchi Y, Koga S, Ukimura O. Robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy for treatment of a newly identified lesion revealed no viable cells in the previously treated area with microwave focal therapy. IJU Case Rep 2024; 7:313-315. [PMID: 38966774 PMCID: PMC11221935 DOI: 10.1002/iju5.12733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 07/06/2024] Open
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Introduction Histological outcome of the targeted focal therapy is in principle confirmed by targeted needle biopsy from the treated area in clinical trial. Herein, we report a rare case in which the MFT was followed by RARP. Case presentation A 68-year-old man with PSA 9.6 ng/mL and PI-RADS 4 lesion in the right transition zone on multi-parametric MRI underwent MR/ultrasound fusion-guided targeted biopsy, which revealed grade-group 1 cancer. Targeted focal therapy with microwave ablation was performed, resulting in disappearance of the PI-RADS 4 lesion at post-operative 4 months. However, PSA rose to 11.5 ng/mL, and a new PI-RADS 4 lesion, was identified in the left peripheral zone. RARP was performed to reveal new grade-group 3 cancer, and no viable cells in the previously treated area with MFT. Conclusion RARP was safely performed even after MFT and proved the pathological complete response of microwave ablation.
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- Department of UrologyEdogawa HospitalTokyoJapan
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- Department of Urology, Graduate School of Medical ScienceKyoto Prefectural University of MedicineKyotoJapan
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Okihara K, Ueda T, Fujihara A, Shiraishi T, Iwasaki H, Nomoto T, Masui K, Ito-Ihara T, Hara E, Nakai R, Shiina T, Ukimura O. Novel image-guided marker aimed at organ-preserving therapies for prostate cancer. Int J Urol 2024; 31:500-506. [PMID: 38193342 DOI: 10.1111/iju.15389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2023] [Accepted: 12/24/2023] [Indexed: 01/10/2024]
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OBJECTIVE We developed fiducial imaging-guidance markers for the prostate with less imaging artifacts than currently commercially available markers. The aim of this study was to evaluate the imaging artifacts and potential usefulness and safety of these novel fiducial imaging markers in preclinical experiments. METHODS We selected specific metal materials and a shape that can minimize artifacts in line with a license we obtained for a metal with a gold-platinum (Au-Pt) alloy composition that maximized artifact-free MRI images. Both phantom and canine prostate tests were conducted in order to evaluate the imaging artifacts for three imaging modalities, MRI, CT and ultrasound, and the risk of migration of the markers from the site of insertion to elsewhere, as well as crushing. RESULTS The newly developed Au-Pt material had less imaging artifacts in the MRI, CT and ultrasound imaging modalities in comparison with current commercially available fiducial markers made from gold materials only. The Au-Pt markers had sufficient strength and durability and were considered to be potentially clinically useful and safe markers. CONCLUSION The developed Au-Pt markers could be potential tools for accurate lesion-targeted, organ-preserving therapies such as lesion-targeted focal therapy and active surveillance in addition to conventional radiation therapies.
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- Koji Okihara
- Department of Urology, Maizuru Kyosai Hospital, Maizuru, Japan
- Department of Urology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Maizuru Kyosai Hospital, Maizuru, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Maizuru Kyosai Hospital, Maizuru, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- The Clinical and Translational Research Center, University Hospital, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Institute for Advancement of Clinical and Translational Science, Kyoto University Hospital, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Institute for the Future of Human Society, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Shibaura Institute of Technology, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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Gelikman DG, Kenigsberg AP, Mee Law Y, Yilmaz EC, Harmon SA, Parikh SH, Hyman JA, Huth H, Koller CR, Nethala D, Hesswani C, Merino MJ, Gurram S, Choyke PL, Wood BJ, Pinto PA, Turkbey B. Evaluating Diagnostic Accuracy and Inter-reader Agreement of the Prostate Imaging After Focal Ablation Scoring System. EUR UROL SUPPL 2024; 62:74-80. [PMID: 38468864 PMCID: PMC10925932 DOI: 10.1016/j.euros.2024.02.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/13/2024] Open
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Background and objective Focal therapy (FT) is increasingly recognized as a promising approach for managing localized prostate cancer (PCa), notably reducing treatment-related morbidities. However, post-treatment anatomical changes present significant challenges for surveillance using current imaging techniques. This study aimed to evaluate the inter-reader agreement and efficacy of the Prostate Imaging after Focal Ablation (PI-FAB) scoring system in detecting clinically significant prostate cancer (csPCa) on post-FT multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI). Methods A retrospective cohort study was conducted involving patients who underwent primary FT for localized csPCa between 2013 and 2023, followed by post-FT mpMRI and a prostate biopsy. Two expert genitourinary radiologists retrospectively evaluated post-FT mpMRI using PI-FAB. The key measures included inter-reader agreement of PI-FAB scores, assessed by quadratic weighted Cohen's kappa (κ), and the system's efficacy in predicting in-field recurrence of csPCa, with a PI-FAB score cutoff of 3. Additional diagnostic metrics including sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), negative predictive value (NPV), and overall accuracy were also evaluated. Key findings and limitations Scans from 38 patients were analyzed, revealing a moderate level of agreement in PI-FAB scoring (κ = 0.56). Both radiologists achieved sensitivity of 93% in detecting csPCa, although specificity, PPVs, NPVs, and accuracy varied. Conclusions and clinical implications The PI-FAB scoring system exhibited high sensitivity with moderate inter-reader agreement in detecting in-field recurrence of csPCa. Despite promising results, its low specificity and PPV necessitate further refinement. These findings underscore the need for larger studies to validate the clinical utility of PI-FAB, potentially aiding in standardizing post-treatment surveillance. Patient summary Focal therapy has emerged as a promising approach for managing localized prostate cancer, but limitations in current imaging techniques present significant challenges for post-treatment surveillance. The Prostate Imaging after Focal Ablation (PI-FAB) scoring system showed high sensitivity for detecting in-field recurrence of clinically significant prostate cancer. However, its low specificity and positive predictive value necessitate further refinement. Larger, more comprehensive studies are needed to fully validate its clinical utility.
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- David G. Gelikman
- Molecular Imaging Branch, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Urologic Oncology Branch, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
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- Molecular Imaging Branch, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Molecular Imaging Branch, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Urologic Oncology Branch, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Urologic Oncology Branch, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Center for Interventional Oncology, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
- Department of Radiology, Clinical Center, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Urologic Oncology Branch, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Urologic Oncology Branch, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Urologic Oncology Branch, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Laboratory of Pathology, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Urologic Oncology Branch, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Molecular Imaging Branch, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Center for Interventional Oncology, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
- Department of Radiology, Clinical Center, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Urologic Oncology Branch, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Molecular Imaging Branch, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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Castellucci P, Mei R, Farolfi A, Nanni C, Fanti S. Potential Clinical Applications of Dedicated Prostate Positron Emission Tomography. PET Clin 2024; 19:119-124. [PMID: 37777381 DOI: 10.1016/j.cpet.2023.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/02/2023]
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The diagnosis of prostate cancer (PCa) is usually based on transrectal or transperineal biopsies (from 12 to 24 samples) in most cases after the performance of a dedicated MRI and/or transrectal ultrasound. A small-dedicated PET scanner could improve spatial resolution and increase sensitivity, allowing a precise detection and location of the PCa foci, thus allowing an image-guided biopsy. In this short review, we will focus our attention on the potential application of a dedicated prostate PET scanner and on the prototype that has been already assembled for this purpose.
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- Paolo Castellucci
- Nuclear Medicine, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
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- Nuclear Medicine, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Nuclear Medicine, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Nuclear Medicine, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Nuclear Medicine, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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Inoue T, Shin T. Current magnetic resonance imaging-based diagnostic strategies for prostate cancer. Int J Urol 2023; 30:1078-1086. [PMID: 37592819 DOI: 10.1111/iju.15281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 08/19/2023]
Abstract
Recent developments in multiparametric MRI and MRI-targeted biopsy have made it possible to detect clinically significant cancers more accurately and efficiently than ever before. Furthermore, software that enables easy MRI/US image fusion has been developed and is already available on the market, and this has provided a tailwind for the spread of MRI-based prostate cancer diagnostic strategies. Such precise diagnosis of prostate cancer localization is essential for highly accurate focal therapy. In addition, a recent large-scale study applying MRI to community screening for prostate cancer has reported its usefulness. By contrast, concerns about overdiagnosis and overtreatment, the existence of inter-reader variability in MRI diagnosis, and issues with current MRI-targeted biopsy have emerged. In this article, we review the development of multiparametric MRI and MRI-targeted biopsy to date and the current issues and discuss future directions.
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- Toru Inoue
- Department of Urology, Oita University Faculty of Medicine, Oita, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Oita University Faculty of Medicine, Oita, Japan
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Narukawa T, Aibe N, Tsujimoto M, Shiraishi T, Kimoto T, Suzuki G, Ueda T, Fujihara A, Yamazaki H, Ukimura O. Increasing rectum-prostate distance using a hydrogel spacer to reduce radiation exposure during proton beam therapy for prostate cancer. Sci Rep 2023; 13:18319. [PMID: 37884786 PMCID: PMC10603046 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-45557-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2023] [Accepted: 10/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023] Open
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SpaceOAR, a polyethylene-glycol hydrogel, reduces rectal radiation exposure during radiation therapy for prostate cancer. Previously, our group reported the modified technique of hydrogel insertion, which achieves greater separated distance at prostate-apex. This study aimed to investigate the impact of separated distance at prostate-apex and our modifier technique, on radiation exposure reduction during proton beam therapy (PBT). We included 330 patients undergoing PBT with the relative biological effectiveness (RBE) of 63 Gray (Gy) for localized prostate cancer, and categorized them into groups 0 (no spacer, n = 141), 1 (separated distance of spacer at the prostate-apex level < 7.5 mm, n = 81), and 2 (distance ≥ 7.5 mm, n = 108). The rectal volumes to receive 30-60 Gy (RBE), was estimated and described as Rectal V30-60 (ml) in 10 Gy increments. The Rectal V30-60 (ml) was significantly lower in group 2 than in group 1, and in group 1 than in group 0. After propensity score matching, the multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that the most significant factor to reduce radiation exposure was our modified technique of hydrogel insertion. Therefore, using a hydrogel spacer to expand the prostate-rectum distance not only at prostate-mid to prostate-base level but also at the prostate-apex level can reduce the radiation exposure in PBT for prostate cancer.
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- Tsukasa Narukawa
- Department of Urology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kawaramachi-Hirokoji 465, Kyoto, Kyoto, 602-8566, Japan.
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- Department of Radiology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kawaramachi-Hirokoji 465, Kyoto, Kyoto, 602-8566, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kawaramachi-Hirokoji 465, Kyoto, Kyoto, 602-8566, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kawaramachi-Hirokoji 465, Kyoto, Kyoto, 602-8566, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kawaramachi-Hirokoji 465, Kyoto, Kyoto, 602-8566, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kawaramachi-Hirokoji 465, Kyoto, Kyoto, 602-8566, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kawaramachi-Hirokoji 465, Kyoto, Kyoto, 602-8566, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kawaramachi-Hirokoji 465, Kyoto, Kyoto, 602-8566, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kawaramachi-Hirokoji 465, Kyoto, Kyoto, 602-8566, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kawaramachi-Hirokoji 465, Kyoto, Kyoto, 602-8566, Japan
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