title: Ultrasound anatomy of the normal male reproductive tract.
abstract: Ultrasound is being used with increasing frequency in the evaluation of the male reproductive tract. To detect abnormalities, it is important to have a comprehensive understanding of the normal anatomy and normal variations. In this article, the ultrasound anatomy of the scrotum, penis, prostate, and seminal vesicles is presented. Because ultrasound is a very visual process, the anatomy is presented not only with text, but also through the liberal use of ultrasound images and associated diagrams. Ultrasound is both an operator- and equipment-dependent procedure and, where appropriate, we have included technical discussions regarding ultrasound equipment and settings.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, Charlottesville 22908, USA.
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Older
authors.forename: L R
authors.initials: LR
authors.lastname: Watson
mesh_terms: D005837:Genitalia, Male / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010413:Penis / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011467:Prostate / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D012611:Scrotum / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D012669:Seminal Vesicles / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014463:Ultrasonography