Transrectal ultrasound appearances of granulomatous prostatitis.

نویسندگان

  • R Clements
  • K G Thomas
  • G J Griffiths
  • W B Peeling
چکیده

Granulomatous prostatitis is an unusual, but well-recognized entity frequently mistaken for carcinoma on both digital rectal examination and transrectal ultrasound. The ultrasonographic findings of 11 patients with histologically-proven granulomatous prostatitis are reviewed.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Clinical radiology

دوره 47 3  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 1990