title: Cowper's gland calcification: a new radiographic finding.
abstract: Cowper's gland calcification is reported in 3 elderly patients. The anatomy, pathology, and radiology of Cowper's glands are reviewed. Postulated etiologies of Cowper's gland calcification include ductal obstruction with stasis of secretions, infection with urea-splitting organisms, and sequelae of diabetes mellitus.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002030:Bulbourethral Glands / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D005832:Genital Diseases, Male / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography