Editorial Comment: Role of Diffusion-Weighted Magnetic Resonance Imaging (DWMRI) in Assessment of Primary Penile Tumor Characteristics and Its Correlations With Inguinal Lymph Node Metastasis: A Prospective Study

摘要

In this interesting paper, Dr Barua and colleagues at Gauhati Medical College Hospital, India, prospectively investigated the role of Diffusion-Weighted Magnetic Resonance in assessing the characteristics of the primary penile tumor and its correlation with the presence or absence of lymph node metastases. Lymph node metastasis in penile cancer is one of the most important prognostic factors ( 1 ). And finding ways to predict the risk of developing metastasis may be crucial for a better therapeutic approach and selecting candidates for lymphadenectomy.