Value of transrectal ultrasonography in the diagnosis of midline prostatic cysts / 中华男科学杂志
National Journal of Andrology
;
(12): 139-141, 2008.
Article
in Chinese
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| ID: wpr-319277
ABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To assess the value of transrectal ultrasonography (TRUS) in the diagnosis of midline prostatic cysts.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>We retrospectively analyzed the TRUS manifestations of 87 cases of midline prostatic cysts.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Of the total number, 33 cases were diagnosed as Müllerian duct cysts, 21 cases ejaculatory duct cysts and the other 33 cases undifferentiated midline prostatic cysts; 19 cases had dilated seminal vesicles, 19 seminal vesicle agenesis, 9 seminal vesiculitis and 5 dilation of the ejaculatory duct.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>TRUS, convenient, sensitive, safe and non-invasive, is a desirable method for the diagnosis of midline prostatic cysts.</p>
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Prostatic Diseases
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Rectum
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Diagnostic Imaging
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Reproducibility of Results
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Ultrasonography
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Sensitivity and Specificity
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Cysts
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Diagnosis
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Methods
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Humans
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Male
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
National Journal of Andrology
Year:
2008
Type:
Article
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