Elastography of the Male Pelvic Region-Perspectives on Malignant Lesions

Diagnostics (Basel). 2024 Jun 8;14(12):1218. doi: 10.3390/diagnostics14121218.

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.

Keywords: pelvis; shear wave elastography; ultrasound.

Publication types

  • Review

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This research received no external funding.