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Imaging Studies: What Is Their Role?

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Beyond the use of gray scale and color Doppler modes, other imaging modalities may be indicated for imaging prostatitis in selected cases. Sonography may be normal and reveal totally nonspecific abnormalities, which may be seen in the absence of symptoms, and Doppler scan can reveal an increased vascularization. Several studies have investigated the role of magnetic resonance imaging in order to find any specific features in the diagnosis of granulomatous prostatitis. We analyzed the imaging techniques and their application for the diagnosis of prostatitis.

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  1. Urology Clinic, Department of Medical, Surgical and Health Science, University of Trieste, 447 Strada di Fiume, 34149, Trieste, Italy

    N. Pavan, F. Vedovo, C. Trombetta & G. Liguori

  2. Department of Urology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, Miami, FL, USA

    N. Pavan & S. Rai

  3. Department of Radiology, Surgical and Health Science, University of Trieste, 447 Strada di Fiume, 34149, Trieste, Italy

    M. Bertolotto & M. Iannelli

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Pavan, N. et al. (2016). Imaging Studies: What Is Their Role?. In: Cai, T., Bjerklund Johansen, T. (eds) Prostatitis and Its Management. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-25175-2_5

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