Ultrasound anatomy of the normal male reproductive tract.
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.
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Department of Radiology, University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, Charlottesville 22908, USA.
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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