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Pirads and BPH

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Does BPH effect Pirad readings on mpMRI?

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It shouldn't, just a measure of water diffusion and blood flow abnormalities within the prostate. Mine was at 95cc when I had it scored. Known plenty of guys with BPH that have had them.

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no, and a biopsy can distinguish BPH from PCa

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