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Type of tissue that makes up 2/3 of the prostate parenchyma |
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Type of tissue that makes up 1/3 of the prostate parenchyma |
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Thre zones of the prostate |
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peripheral, central, transitional |
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Zone where carcinomas most likely occur |
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Separates the PZ from the CZ |
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Which zone surrounds the ejaculatory duct? |
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Which is more hyperechoic, PZ or CZ? |
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Non-glandular anterior region |
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Caudad portion situated just superior to the urogenital diaphragm |
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Superior portion below the inferior margin of the bladder |
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Broadest portion of the gland |
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Saclike pouches adjacent to the superior/posterior aspect of the prostate |
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Joins with vas deferens to form ejaculatory duct |
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Anastomosis of vas deferens and seminal vesicle |
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A small elevation on the floor of the prostatic urethra where the ejaculatory ducts enter |
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Landmark seen on trans at level where ejaculatory ducts join the urethra at the verumontanum |
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Vessel that courses along the lateral aspect of the prostate |
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Best indicator for prostate CA |
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High PSA (prostate specific antigen) |
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Formula to obtain a volume measurement |
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long x trans x ap x .523 = volume (cc) |
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Physiology of the prostate |
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produces fluid for transporation of sperm |
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Hypoechoic, sometimes cyst-like, mass within the prostate |
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transurethral resection of the prostate |
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Section of prostate around urethra removed in an apple-coring fashion |
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Most common cancer in men over 50 |
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