The clinical diagnosis of the prostate cancer by transrectal ultrasonography / 中国癌症杂志
China Oncology
;
(12): 153-154, 2001.
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in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-411342
ABSTRACT
Purpose:To evaluate the use of transrectal ultrasonography in diagnosis of prostate cancer.Methods:A high-frequency probe was used to examine 56 cases of prostate cancer transrectally and the sonographic features were analyzd. Results:On Trus image lesions were located in peripheral zone in 48(76.8%), transition zone in 8 (14.3%),and central zone in 5 (8.9%). 45 cases (80.4%) of the prostate cancer were hypoechoic,4(7.1%) were hyperechoic, 5(8.9%) had mixed echogenicity and 2 (3.6%)showed isoechoic appearance. Indirect signs represented prostatic asymmetry,intermittent capsular and dilation or disappear of the seminal vesicles.Conclusions:TRUS is imperative in the diagnosis and staging of prostate cancer.
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Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
China Oncology
Year:
2001
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Article
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