Results of the Session of the Experts Panel on Radiological Diagnostical Terminology Used in Prostate Diseases within the Framework of the Russian Society of Roentgenologists and Radiologists Congress of the 08.11.2024

The article presents the results of the meeting of the expert council that considered the issues of terminology used in prostate diseases radiology diagnostic. Following the discussion, recommendations were adopted. The preferred term for the organ is “prostate gland”. The term “adenoma” of the prostate gland found to be unacceptable. The term “periprostatic space” should be used to characterize the tissues surrounding the prostate gland. The term “capsule” of the prostate gland is acceptable to use to characterize the tumor spread, while the use of the term “extension” is considered not recommended. To determine the location of the changes detected in the prostate gland, it is advisable to use the zonal anatomy developed by J.E. McNeal and the sector scheme presented in the PI-RADS v2.1 recommendations. When characterizing the detected pathological structures in the gland, it is advisable to use the terms “focus” and “area”, in the presence or absence of clear boundaries, respectively. The term “node” is recommended to be used only to characterize the outlined transitory zone lesions, and the term “zone” is applicable only for the anatomical and histological zones of the prostate gland.