Prostate and Ultrasound

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"The Prostate and Ultrasound
The prostate is a heterogenous organ located within the pelvic cavity anterior to the rectum. It consists of both glandular and fibrous components, all of which are enclosed by a common capsule. In recent decades, the development of transrectal ultrasonography has provided an effective tool for prostate examination. The technique delineates normal intraprostatic anatomy and is also useful for the detection of both benign and neoplastic prostate disease.


The embryologic development of the prostate is highly dependent on androgenic hormones. The organ begins to form at about the eleventh week of gestation (7:33-34). Stimulated by testosterone, multiple solid outgrowths emerge from the urethral epithelium about the entrance of the mesonephric ducts. These..."

More papers on Prostate and Ultrasound:

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