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Ultrasonography of the prostate: a preliminary report from Nigeria

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Suprapubic transabdominal prostatic sonography was performed at two Nigerian centers over the past year. All abnormal glands were found enlarged. Capsular, periprostatic and extra-organ features helped to segregate carcinomas from benign diseases. Gland shape and internal texture were less useful criteria. Prostatic sonography has great promise in developing and fragile economies, where other efficacious and contemporary imaging modalities are unaffordable.

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  1. Departments of Radiology, Surgery and Pathology, University of Port Harcourt Hospital and Benin Teaching Hospital, Nigeria

    B. O. Iko, J. U. V. Monu, E. D. O. Mangete & N. R. Nduka

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Iko, B.O., Monu, J.U.V., Mangete, E.D.O. et al. Ultrasonography of the prostate: a preliminary report from Nigeria. International Urology and Nephrology 19, 279–285 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02549864

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