A Retrospective, Multicenter Study to Develop and Validate a Non-Invasive Artificial Intelligence Diagnostic Model for Prostate Cancer Using Multiparametric MRI and PSMA PET/CT, With Pathologically Confirmed Diagnosis as the Reference Standard

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Prostate cancer is one of the most common malignancies in men. Currently, due to the limited diagnostic accuracy of existing imaging tests, there is a risk of missed diagnosis or unnecessary prostate biopsy. This study aims to develop and validate a non-invasive artificial intelligence (AI) diagnostic model using two advanced imaging techniques: multiparametric MRI (mpMRI) and PSMA PET/CT. By integrating information from both imaging modalities, the AI model is expected to improve the diagnostic accuracy of prostate cancer, reduce unnecessary biopsies, and assist physicians in making better clinical decisions. This is a retrospective, multicenter study that plans to collect imaging and pathology data from approximately 1,000 to 1,500 patients across six major hospitals in China. The diagnostic performance of the model will be evaluated, including its ability to identify clinically significant prostate cancer and its value in assisting diagnosis in patients with PSA levels in the gray zone (4-20 ng/mL).

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