Imaging in Urology

Fertility and Sterility Interventions

KEY FACTS Terminology Hysterosalpingography : Contrast injection into endometrial cavity with fluoroscopy/imaging Selective salpingography : Direct selective catheterization of fallopian tubal ostium Contrast injection via catheter during imaging Fallopian tube recanalization : Guidewire/catheter passage through occluded FT to reestablish patency…

Prostate Carcinoma

KEY FACTS Imaging 70% of prostate carcinomas occur in peripheral zone Transrectal ultrasonography (TRUS) Hypoechoic lesion in peripheral zone Multiparametric MR imaging Classification of lesions according to Prostate Imaging Reporting and Data System (PI-RADS) – 5 categories of risk for…

Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy

KEY FACTS Terminology Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) Glandular and stromal hyperplasia leading to enlargement of transition and periurethral zones and increased prostatic volume You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become…

Introduction to Multiparametric MR of the Prostate

KEY FACTS Imaging Multiparametric MR (mpMR) Combination of anatomical and functional imaging Anatomical imaging – T2WI □ Lesion detection and characterization; gland volume and extraprostatic extension – T1WI □ Rule out prostatic hemorrhage (tumor mimicker) Functional imaging – Diffusion-weighted imaging…

Prostatic Cyst

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