Amyloidosis of the seminal vesicles simulating tumor invasion of prostatic carcinoma on endorectal MR images

Amyloid deposits within the seminal vesicles are a common finding at autopsy. The incidence increases with age. Amyloid deposits can mimic tumor extension into the seminal vesicles due to prostate or bladder cancer on T2-weighted MR images. We describe a case of seminal vesicle amyloidosis demonstra...

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Published in:European radiology 1997, Vol.7 (4), p.552-554
Main Authors: Jager, G J, Ruijter, E T, de la Rosette, J J, van de Kaa, C A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adenocarcinoma - diagnosis
Adenocarcinoma - surgery
Amyloidosis - diagnosis
Genital Diseases, Male - diagnosis
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Middle Aged
Neoplasm Invasiveness
Prostatic Neoplasms - diagnosis
Prostatic Neoplasms - pathology
Prostatic Neoplasms - surgery
Seminal Vesicles - pathology
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Summary:Amyloid deposits within the seminal vesicles are a common finding at autopsy. The incidence increases with age. Amyloid deposits can mimic tumor extension into the seminal vesicles due to prostate or bladder cancer on T2-weighted MR images. We describe a case of seminal vesicle amyloidosis demonstrating the MR appearance and the characteristic pathologic findings. Recognizing seminal vesicle amyloidosis may prevent overstaging prostate cancer on MR images.
ISSN:0938-7994
1432-1084
DOI:10.1007/s003300050202