Value of transrectal ultrasonography in the diagnosis of midline prostatic cysts / 中华男科学杂志

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>