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Case series: Diffusion weighted MRI appearance in prostatic abscess.

Paramjeet Singh¹, Mukesh K Yadav, Shrawan K Singh

¹Department of Radiodiagnosis, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.

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Summary

Diffusion-weighted MRI (DWI) is a novel imaging technique. This study presents DWI findings in two patients diagnosed with prostatic abscess, highlighting its emerging role in body imaging.

Keywords:

Apparent diffusion coefficient diffusion-weighted imaging magnetic resonance imaging prostatic abscess transrectal ultrasound

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Water Diffusion Analysis

Background:

Diffusion-weighted MRI (DWI) is an advanced imaging technique analyzing water molecule diffusion in living organisms.
While extensively utilized in central nervous system imaging, its application in body imaging is expanding.
DWI has demonstrated utility in evaluating prostate cancer.

Observation:

This report details the DWI findings in two patients presenting with prostatic abscess.
The cases illustrate the application of DWI beyond its traditional uses in the prostate.

Findings:

DWI revealed characteristic patterns in the prostatic abscess cases.
The imaging findings provided valuable diagnostic information.

Implications:

These findings suggest DWI may be a valuable tool for diagnosing prostatic abscess.
The expanding use of DWI in body imaging, including the prostate, offers new diagnostic possibilities.