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Elastography of the Male Pelvic Region-Perspectives on Malignant Lesions
Rute Santos1,2,3, Martina Kastrup Loft4,5, Malene Roland Vils Pedersen4,5,6,7
1Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy Department, Coimbra Health School, Polytechnic University of Coimbra, 3045-093 Coimbra, Portugal.
Abstract:
Ultrasound elastography is widely used to assess tissue stiffness for lesion characterization, including differentiation between benign and malignant lesions. This study focuses on the use of elastography in the male pelvis, including the prostate, testicles, and rectum, by comparing elastography types (shear wave and strain). This article provides a summary of the existing literature on the use of elastography in the male pelvic region and outlines the clinical perspective. Ultrasound elastography is a good technique for evaluating and monitoring lesions in the male pelvic region.
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