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Amyloidosis of the seminal vesicles simulating tumor invasion of prostatic carcinoma on endorectal MR images

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Amyloid deposits within the seminal vesicles are a common finding at autopsy. The incidence increases with age. Amyloid deposits can mimic tumor extension into the seminal vesicles due to prostate or bladder cancer on T2-weighted MR images. We describe a case of seminal vesicle amyloidosis demonstrating the MR appearance and the characteristic pathologic findings. Recognizing seminal vesicle amyloidosis may prevent overstaging prostate cancer on MR images.

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  1. Department of Radiology, University Hospital Nijmegen, P. O. Box 9101, NL-6500 HB, Nijmegen, The Netherlands, , , , , , NL

    G. J. Jager

  2. Department of Urology, University Hospital Nijmegen, P. O. Box 9101, NL-6500 HB, Nijmegen, The Netherlands, , , , , , NL

    E. T. G. Ruijter & J. J. M. C. H. de la Rosette

  3. Department of Pathology, University Hospital Nijmegen, P. O. Box 9101, NL-6500 HB, Nijmegen, The Netherlands, , , , , , NL

    C. A. van de Kaa

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Received 30 May 1996; Accepted 15 July 1996

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Jager, G., Ruijter, E., de la Rosette, J. et al. Amyloidosis of the seminal vesicles simulating tumor invasion of prostatic carcinoma on endorectal MR images. Eur Radiol 7, 552–554 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1007/s003300050202

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