title: Transrectal longitudinal ultrasonography of prostatic abscess.
abstract: A definite diagnosis of prostatic abscess sometimes is difficult to make. We report 2 cases of prostatic abscess diagnosed with the aid of transrectal longitudinal ultrasonography by electronic linear scanning. Transperineal aspiration of the abscesses was performed easily and correctly with this echographic technique.
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis*; D004927:Escherichia coli Infections / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011469:Prostatic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000379:methods*