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MRI of common penile pathologies and penile prostheses

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MRI can delineate finer details of penile anatomy and pathology due to inherent higher soft-tissue contrast and spatial resolution. It can characterize inflammation and identify abscesses, localize penile fractures, guide surgical planning in penile fibrosis and Peyronie’s disease, and depict components of the penile prosthesis and its complications. MRI is a great investigative tool for penile neoplasms, including locally infiltrative neoplasms where clinical examination is limited, and local staging is crucial for surgical planning.

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    Brenda L. Holbert, Rafel Tappouni & Neeraj Lalwani

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Abualruz, AR., O’Malley, R., Ponnatapura, J. et al. MRI of common penile pathologies and penile prostheses. Abdom Radiol 45, 2825–2839 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00261-019-02080-6

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