48 year old male patient with newly diagnosed prostate cancer. Staging examination. PELVIS:PROSTATE:Prostate Size: 5.5 x 2.7 x 3.7 cm.Peripheral Zone: There is a region of signal abnormality in the left apex measuring approximately 1.4 x 1.0 cm (image 11, series 1001); this region of signal abnormality is larger than expected when correlated with biopsy results. This appearance could be related to local prostatitis with underlying foci of tumor. Linear T2 signal abnormality within the left apex anteriorly is also non-specific and may be represent localized inflammation or tumor (image 14, series 1001). Central Gland: There are BPH nodules.Seminal Vesicles: No definite involvement.Extracapsular Extension: No definite extraprostatic extension.BLADDER: No significant abnormality noted.LYMPH NODES: No significant abnormality noted.BONES, SOFT TISSUES: No significant abnormality noted.OTHER: No significant abnormality noted.
1.Region of signal abnormality within the left apex which is larger than would be expected when correlating with biopsy results; this appearance could be related to local prostatitis with underlying foci of tumor. Additional non-specific focus of signal abnormality as described above.2.No definite extraprostatic extension.