Prostatic Cysts
1. Midline cyst (a) Prostatic utricle cyst (PUC) (b) Cystic utricle (or cystic dilation of the prostatic utricle) (c) Enlarged prostatic utricle 2. Cysts of the ejaculatory ducts 3. Parenchyma…
Prostatic Inflammation
Type Etiology I. Acute prostatitis Bacterial II. Chronic prostatitis Bacterial III. Chronic nonbacterial/Chronic pelvic pain syndrome Not known IV. Asymptomatic prostatitis Several causes Table 21.2 Pathological classification of prostatitis [3]…
Interventional Ultrasound: Prostatic Biopsy with Special Techniques (Saturation, Template)
Fig. 28.1 Bioptic schemes. It is important to lateralize the cores in order to improve the cancer detection rate 28.2 Timing of Prostate Biopsy Since PC is generally iso-echoic and…
Interventional Ultrasound: Transperineal and Transrectal Prostatic Biopsy
Fig. 26.1 Patient in positions on the side ready for transrectal biopsy In Fig. 26.2, the instruments needed are biopsy gun, syringe with anesthetic, 18 cm needle, and sterile container…
Penis: Ultrasound Anatomy and Scanning Methods
Fig. 45.1 Penile sonographic technique, ventral access. The penis is in the anatomic position, lying on the anterior abdominal wall. The patient keeps the penis immobilized by holding the corona…
Ultrasound-Guided Treatment of Prostatic Cancer: Brachytherapy
Fig. 33.1 Brachytherapy for prostate cancer treatment (Picture taken from the Internet: http://www.prostatecancertreatment.co.uk/treatment-options/brachytherapy) 33.1.2 Eligibility Criteria for Transperineal Brachytherapy Transperineal brachytherapy has been demonstrated a safe and effective technique in…
US Contrast Media in Prostatic Disease
Fig. 53.1 The CEUS image shows an increasing vascularization in the left peripheral zone, which is hypoechoic in the US with gray scale (white arrows). The pathologic exam confirmed a…
Scrotal Masses
Fig. 43.1 (a) Scrotal hydrocele. Extratesticular fluid collection with anechogenic appearance (asterisk). The testis (T) has normal size and echogenicity. (b) Long-standing hydrocele (asterisk) presenting with multiple thin avascular septa….
Kidney: Ultrasound Anatomy and Scanning Methods
Fig. 1.1 B-mode shows longitudinal section of a left kidney, with normal volume and echostructure and bipolar diameter of 11.3 cm In axial scans, acquired at the renal hilum, the…
US and Arteriovenous Fistulas for Hemodialysis
Fig. 56.1 Preoperative arterial mapping. DUS allows thorough assessment of the arterial circulation of the arm based on morphological and functional parameters. Left: B-mode evaluates vessel diameter, wall thickness, wall…
