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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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