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What is the location of the prostate gland in the male reproductive system?
What is the location of the prostate gland in the male reproductive system?
- Superior to the bladder
- Midline deep in the pelvis (correct)
- Adjacent to the rectum
- Near the testes
What is the function of the prostate gland in the male reproductive system?
What is the function of the prostate gland in the male reproductive system?
- Producing testosterone
- Assisting in urine storage
- Aiding in digestion
- Secreting fluid that nourishes and protects sperm (correct)
What is the size and shape of the prostate gland?
What is the size and shape of the prostate gland?
- Round and small
- Long and cylindrical
- Irregular and large
- Pear-shaped / walnut-sized (correct)
Which structure is located superiorly to the prostate gland?
Which structure is located superiorly to the prostate gland?
What are the main organs of the female reproductive system?
What are the main organs of the female reproductive system?
Where does fertilization typically occur in the female reproductive system?
Where does fertilization typically occur in the female reproductive system?
What are the clinical indications for pelvic ultrasound?
What are the clinical indications for pelvic ultrasound?
What is required for trans-abdominal ultrasound using a curved probe?
What is required for trans-abdominal ultrasound using a curved probe?
What can ultrasound images provide of the uterus and ovaries?
What can ultrasound images provide of the uterus and ovaries?
What do different phases of the menstrual cycle show in terms of endometrium thickness and appearance?
What do different phases of the menstrual cycle show in terms of endometrium thickness and appearance?
What are some uterine variants mentioned in the text?
What are some uterine variants mentioned in the text?
What plays crucial roles in nurturing a developing fetus and producing egg cells and hormones?
What plays crucial roles in nurturing a developing fetus and producing egg cells and hormones?
Where does implantation leading to embryogenesis occur?
Where does implantation leading to embryogenesis occur?
What is an important consideration for pelvic ultrasound?
What is an important consideration for pelvic ultrasound?
What kind of probe is used for trans-abdominal ultrasound?
What kind of probe is used for trans-abdominal ultrasound?
What does the uterus consist of?
What does the uterus consist of?
Which ultrasound probe frequency range is primarily used for trans-abdominal prostate ultrasound?
Which ultrasound probe frequency range is primarily used for trans-abdominal prostate ultrasound?
What are the three distinct zones that compose the prostate gland?
What are the three distinct zones that compose the prostate gland?
Which pathology can lead to severe hydronephrosis and bladder diverticuli in the elderly?
Which pathology can lead to severe hydronephrosis and bladder diverticuli in the elderly?
What is the most common malignancy in males, predominantly affecting those aged 40 and older?
What is the most common malignancy in males, predominantly affecting those aged 40 and older?
Which ultrasound method is used for prostate cancer diagnosis?
Which ultrasound method is used for prostate cancer diagnosis?
What is a common pitfall in prostate ultrasound?
What is a common pitfall in prostate ultrasound?
What role does ultrasound play in guiding biopsy or radiotherapy treatment for prostate pathologies?
What role does ultrasound play in guiding biopsy or radiotherapy treatment for prostate pathologies?
What is the appearance of the prostate in a trans-abdominal ultrasound?
What is the appearance of the prostate in a trans-abdominal ultrasound?
Which pathology can result in secondary hydronephrosis?
Which pathology can result in secondary hydronephrosis?
At what age does prostate carcinoma predominantly affect males?
At what age does prostate carcinoma predominantly affect males?
Which ultrasound method is mainly used for outlet obstruction and gross tumor spread in prostate carcinoma?
Which ultrasound method is mainly used for outlet obstruction and gross tumor spread in prostate carcinoma?
What is the composition of the female reproductive system located in the pelvis area?
What is the composition of the female reproductive system located in the pelvis area?
What is the advantage of transvaginal sonography (TVS) over trans-abdominal sonography (TAS)?
What is the advantage of transvaginal sonography (TVS) over trans-abdominal sonography (TAS)?
What is a disadvantage of transvaginal sonography (TVS) compared to trans-abdominal sonography (TAS)?
What is a disadvantage of transvaginal sonography (TVS) compared to trans-abdominal sonography (TAS)?
What is the most common uterine neoplasm?
What is the most common uterine neoplasm?
What is the characteristic of endometrial polyps?
What is the characteristic of endometrial polyps?
What is a common type of ovarian cyst?
What is a common type of ovarian cyst?
What is the defining characteristic of a dermoid cyst?
What is the defining characteristic of a dermoid cyst?
What is an important consideration for obtaining valid consent for transvaginal sonography (TVS)?
What is an important consideration for obtaining valid consent for transvaginal sonography (TVS)?
What is the documentation needed for fibroids in the female pelvis?
What is the documentation needed for fibroids in the female pelvis?
What is the potential effect of endometrial polyps on fertility?
What is the potential effect of endometrial polyps on fertility?
What is the defining characteristic of ovarian follicles?
What is the defining characteristic of ovarian follicles?
What is the appearance of a dermoid cyst on ultrasound?
What is the appearance of a dermoid cyst on ultrasound?
What is the primary requirement for obtaining valid consent for transvaginal sonography (TVS)?
What is the primary requirement for obtaining valid consent for transvaginal sonography (TVS)?
What is the advantage of transvaginal sonography (TVS) over trans-abdominal sonography (TAS)?
What is the advantage of transvaginal sonography (TVS) over trans-abdominal sonography (TAS)?
What is a disadvantage of transvaginal sonography (TVS)?
What is a disadvantage of transvaginal sonography (TVS)?
What is the most common uterine neoplasm?
What is the most common uterine neoplasm?
What is the characteristic of endometrial polyps?
What is the characteristic of endometrial polyps?
What is the characteristic of ovarian follicles?
What is the characteristic of ovarian follicles?
What is a characteristic of dermoid cysts?
What is a characteristic of dermoid cysts?
What is the main advantage of trans-abdominal sonography (TAS) over transvaginal sonography (TVS)?
What is the main advantage of trans-abdominal sonography (TAS) over transvaginal sonography (TVS)?
What is a disadvantage of trans-abdominal sonography (TAS)?
What is a disadvantage of trans-abdominal sonography (TAS)?
What is a characteristic of corpus luteum?
What is a characteristic of corpus luteum?
What is a characteristic of serous cystadenocarcinoma?
What is a characteristic of serous cystadenocarcinoma?
What is required for trans-abdominal ultrasound using a curved probe?
What is required for trans-abdominal ultrasound using a curved probe?
What is a disadvantage of transvaginal sonography (TVS) compared to trans-abdominal sonography (TAS)?
What is a disadvantage of transvaginal sonography (TVS) compared to trans-abdominal sonography (TAS)?
Flashcards
Prostate gland location
Prostate gland location
Midline deep in the pelvis
Prostate gland function
Prostate gland function
Secreting fluid that nourishes and protects sperm
Prostate gland shape/size
Prostate gland shape/size
Pear-shaped/walnut-sized
Structure superior to prostate
Structure superior to prostate
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Main female reproductive organs
Main female reproductive organs
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Location of fertilization
Location of fertilization
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Pelvic ultrasound indications
Pelvic ultrasound indications
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Trans-abdominal ultrasound prep
Trans-abdominal ultrasound prep
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Ultrasound uterus/ovaries views
Ultrasound uterus/ovaries views
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Endometrium in cycle phases
Endometrium in cycle phases
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Uterine variants
Uterine variants
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Fetus Nurturing
Fetus Nurturing
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Location of implantation
Location of implantation
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Pelvic ultrasound consideration
Pelvic ultrasound consideration
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Trans-abdominal probe type
Trans-abdominal probe type
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Uterus consists of...
Uterus consists of...
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Frequency of Trans-abdominal probe
Frequency of Trans-abdominal probe
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Prostate gland zones
Prostate gland zones
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Hydronephrosis & diverticuli cause in elderly
Hydronephrosis & diverticuli cause in elderly
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Most Common Male Malignancy
Most Common Male Malignancy
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Ultrasound method for prostate cancer diagnosis
Ultrasound method for prostate cancer diagnosis
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Prostate ultrasound pitfall
Prostate ultrasound pitfall
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Ultrasound's role in biopsy/radiotherapy guidance.
Ultrasound's role in biopsy/radiotherapy guidance.
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Prostate appearance in trans-abdominal ultrasound
Prostate appearance in trans-abdominal ultrasound
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Secondary hydronephrosis cause
Secondary hydronephrosis cause
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Female Reproductive System
Female Reproductive System
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TVS Advantage
TVS Advantage
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TVS Disadvantage
TVS Disadvantage
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Most common uterine neoplasm
Most common uterine neoplasm
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Endometrial polyps
Endometrial polyps
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Study Notes
Prostate Ultrasound and Pathology Overview
- Seminal vesicles are located superior and posterior to the prostate gland.
- The prostate is composed of three distinct zones: central, transitional, and peripheral.
- Trans-abdominal (TA) prostate ultrasound is primarily done for size assessment using a 3.5 to 5 MHz probe and requires a full bladder.
- The appearance of the prostate in a TA ultrasound is typically walnut or round-shaped with benign calcifications and common cystic changes in benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
- BPH, common in the elderly, can lead to severe hydronephrosis and bladder diverticuli.
- Ultrasound is useful in determining the size, post void residual volume, and any secondary hydronephrosis in BPH.
- Prostate carcinoma is the most common malignancy in males, predominantly affecting those aged 40 and older.
- Ultrasound is mainly used for outlet obstruction and gross tumor spread in prostate carcinoma, and the appearance of the tumor is extensively debated.
- Pitfalls in prostate ultrasound include incorrect gain, gas in the rectum obscuring the prostate, and seminal vesicle dilatation as a normal variant.
- Trans-rectal (TR) ultrasound is used for prostate cancer diagnosis, and the female reproductive system is also located in the pelvis area, comprising the vagina, cervix, uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries.
- Ultrasound is a crucial diagnostic tool for prostate pathologies, including BPH and carcinoma, and plays a role in guiding biopsy or radiotherapy treatment.
- Understanding the anatomy and ultrasound appearances of the prostate and female reproductive system is essential for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning in medical imaging.
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