Abstract
84 Background: While non-invasive biomarkers and multi-parametric MRI (mpMRI) are routinely used for prostate cancer detection, few studies have assessed their performance together. We evaluated the performance of mpMRI and the 4Kscore for the detection of significant prostate cancer. Methods: We identified a consecutive series of men who underwent an mpMRI and 4Kscore for evaluation of prostate cancer at the University of Miami. We selected those who underwent a biopsy of the prostate. The primary outcome was the presence of Gleason 7 or higher cancer on biopsy. The 4Kscore was modeled as a continuous variable, but also categorized into low ( < 7.5%), intermediate (7.5-20%), and high ( > 20) risk scores. The mpMRI was categorized as being either negative or positive for a suspicion of cancer. We used logistic regression and Decision Curve Analysis to report the discrimination and clinical utility of using mpMRI and the 4Kscore for prostate cancer detection. Finally, we modeled the probability of harboring a Gleason 7 or higher prostate cancer based on various categories of the 4Kscore and mpMRI. Results: Among 235 men who underwent a 4Kscore and mpMRI, only 112 (52%) were referred for a biopsy, allowing a significant proportion of men to avoid a biopsy. Among those who had a biopsy, the AUC for using the 4Kscore and mpMRI together [0.81(0.72-0.90)] was superior to using the 4Kscore [0.71(0.61-0.81);p = 0.004] and mpMRI [0.74(0.65-0.83);p = 0.02] alone. Similarly, decision curve analysis revealed the highest net benefit for using both tests together, compared to either test alone. Finally, we found that having a positive mpMRI was a predictor of aggressive cancer in the higher two 4Kscores, but not in the lowest category, suggesting that men with a low 4Kscore may not benefit from getting an mpMRI, most likely due to the low likelihood of cancer and having a positive mpMRI. Conclusions: The 4Kscore and mpMRI provides independent, but complementary, information to enhance the prediction of aggressive prostate cancer. Prospective trials are required to confirm these findings.
