Prostatic Urethral Length on MRI as a Predictor of Late Genitourinary Toxicity After Prostate Cancer Radiation

Files

Authors

Kyu Kim, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine Medical Student
Joseph Lee, Corewell Health East Resident
Allison Hazy, Corewell Health East Resident
Sayf Al-Katib, Corewell Health East
Hong Ye, Corewell Health East
Nathan Kolderman, Corewell Health East
Abhay Dhaliwal, Corewell Health East Resident
Daniel Krauss, Corewell Health East
Thomas Quinn, Corewell Health East
Kimberly Marvin, Corewell Health East
Kiran R. Nandalur, Corewell Health East

Description

Radiation therapy (RT) is a widely used treatment for prostate cancer.1 While effective, some patients develop late genitourinary (GU) toxicity, which can impact quality of life.2,4 Identifying pre-treatment factors that predict toxicity risk may help improve clinical decision-making. Recent studies suggest that prostatic urethral length (PUL) seen on MRI is associated with an increased risk of late GU toxicity.3 Understanding this relationship could enhance risk stratification before treatment.

Publication Date

5-2025

Keywords

Radiation therapy

Disciplines

Radiology

Recommended Citation

Kim K, Lee J Hazy A, Al-Katib S, Ye H, Kolderman N et al [ Dhaliwal A, Krauss D, Quinn T, Marvin K, Nandalur K] Prostatic urethral length on MRI as a predictor of late genitourinary toxicity after prostate cancer radiation. Poster presented at: Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine Embark Capstone Colloquium; 2025 May; Rochester Hills, MI.

Comments

The Embark Capstone Colloquium at the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Rochester Hills, MI, May, 2025.