PI-RADS™

Primer for Using PI-RADS v2.1 for Prostate MRI

This educational activity was developed to provide radiologists with basic information about prostate MRI acquisition, interpretation and reporting.

The activity is divided into seven sections that can be reviewed linearly or nonlinearly to facilitate self-paced learning. Illustrative examples are used to describe normal prostate anatomy, the PI-RADS assessment categories, prostate cancer staging and caveats for imaging interpretation.

The basic elements of a structured prostate MRI report and the technical standards for image acquisition described in PI-RADS v2.1 are also reviewed. At the end of each section, important concepts are reviewed in knowledge checks. Links to supporting documents and other resources are provided at the end of the activity.

Learning Objectives

1. Outline the principles of PI-RADS v2.1 and the scoring system during the interpretation of mpMRI of the prostate.
2. Describe caveats for the interpretation of prostate cancer mimickers.
3. Demonstrate how to report imaging findings using the standardized format.
4. Cite ways to optimize prostate imaging protocols using the mpMRI principles to achieve the best diagnostic performance.

In order to successfully complete the activity participants must complete an activity evaluation and claim credit commensurate with their participation in the activity.

The American College of Radiology (ACR®) adheres to the policies and guidelines, including the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited CE, set forth to providers by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), stating those activities where continuing education credits are awarded must be balanced, independent, objective and scientifically rigorous. All persons in a position to control the content of an accredited continuing education program provided by ACR are required to disclose all financial relationships with any ineligible company within the past 24 months. All financial relationships reported are identified as relevant and mitigated by ACR in accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited CE in advance of delivery of the activity to learners. The content of this activity was vetted by ACR to assure objectivity and that the activity is free of commercial bias. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated by ACR.

The following planners and managers have no relevant financial relationships to disclose:Lauren Attridge, Cassandra Vivian-Davis, Valerie Kasdan, Maddy Gerhart, Julie Bauml, MD

The planners have the following identified relevant financial relationships: Katarzyna J. Macura, MD, PhD, FACR — Contracted Research: Profound Medical Corp.; Stock Shareholder: Intuitive Surgical Inc.

The faculty members (speakers, etc.) have the following identified relevant financial relationships: Andrei S. Purysko, MD — Contracted Research: Lantheus (research support)

Designation Statement

Physician Accreditation Statement

The American College of Radiology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CME Released:11/13/2024
CME Expires: 11/13/2027

For information about the accreditation of this program, please contact the ACR.