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Transrectal Ultrasound in the Follow-up of Patients with Prostatic Cancer

R. Hofmann

Department of Urology, Technische UniversitAt Munchen, Klinikum rechts der Isar Ismaninger-strasse 22, 8000 Munich 80, FRG.

J. Braun

Department of Urology, Technische Universitat Munchen, Munich, West Germany.

Prostatic volume and echo pattern of the prostate were evaluated in 30 patients with prostatic cancer stage A-C prior to radiotherapy and up to 12 months following treatment. When compared with patients who underwent castration because of metastatic prostatic carcinoma, the volume reduction of the prostate was less pronounced. After only 1 month, a significant volume decrease was measured in both groups. After radiotherapy, a continuous concentration of echogenity resulted, whereas after orchiectomy, a discrete disintegration of the echoes was noted followed by increased echogenity.

Key Words: transrectal ultrasound • prostatic cancer • radiotherapy • orchiectomy

Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Vol. 3, No. 4, 177-181 (1987)
DOI: 10.1177/875647938700300403
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