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03-11-2024 | Penile Prosthesis | Review

MR imaging of the penis: What a radiologist needs to know!

Authors: Shruti Kumar, Parv M. Mehta, Ranjit K. Chaudhary, Pankaj Nepal, Devendra Kumar, Sree Harsha Tirumani, Vijayanadh Ojili

Published in: Abdominal Radiology

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Abstract

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) plays an important role in imaging of penile pathologies due to its excellent soft tissue resolution and multiplanar imaging capabilities. This imaging review describes the MRI protocols and anatomical considerations in penile pathologies. MRI not only serves as a complementary tool to ultrasound in evaluation of trauma, infections, inflammatory diseases, and malignancies, but is also used as the definitive imaging modality for evaluation of penile prosthesis and complex cases.
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Metadata
Title
MR imaging of the penis: What a radiologist needs to know!
Authors
Shruti Kumar
Parv M. Mehta
Ranjit K. Chaudhary
Pankaj Nepal
Devendra Kumar
Sree Harsha Tirumani
Vijayanadh Ojili
Publication date
03-11-2024
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Abdominal Radiology
Print ISSN: 2366-004X
Electronic ISSN: 2366-0058
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00261-024-04532-0

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