Table 2.
PI-RADS scoring system for T2WI—transition zone.
| PI-RADS score | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 1 | Heterogeneous transition zone adenoma with well-defined margins: “organized chaos” |
| 2 | Areas of more homogeneous low signal intensity, however well-marginated, originating from the transition zone/BPH |
| 3 | Intermediate appearances not in categories 1/2 or 4/5 |
| 4 | Areas of homogeneous low signal intensity, ill defined: “erased charcoal drawing sign” |
| 5 | Same as 4, but involving the anterior fibromuscular stroma sometimes extending into the anterior horn of the peripheral zone, usually lenticular or water-drop- shaped |