Prostate cancer is a cancerous growth that develops in the prostate gland present in males. It is second leading cause of cancer deaths among the men. The primary tumors are heterogenous and multifocal. Age is the major risk factor for prostate cancer. The causes of prostate cancer are genetic factors, environmental and dietary factors.

Prostate cancer treated efficiently when detected early. It is important to accurately stage prostate cancer to decide optimal treatment with the least morbidity and mortality. Common diagnostic imaging methods such as ultrasound, MRI, CT are used. MRI is an accurate imaging modality in staging prostate cancer. Transrectal grayscale ultrasonography of the prostate used to detect abnormalities of prostate.PET imaging may be helpful in identifying recurrent disease after definitive treatment.