MRI of common penile pathologies and penile prostheses

Abdom Radiol (NY). 2020 Sep;45(9):2825-2839. doi: 10.1007/s00261-019-02080-6.

Abstract

MRI can delineate finer details of penile anatomy and pathology due to inherent higher soft-tissue contrast and spatial resolution. It can characterize inflammation and identify abscesses, localize penile fractures, guide surgical planning in penile fibrosis and Peyronie's disease, and depict components of the penile prosthesis and its complications. MRI is a great investigative tool for penile neoplasms, including locally infiltrative neoplasms where clinical examination is limited, and local staging is crucial for surgical planning.

Keywords: MRI penis; Penile malignancy; Penile prosthesis; Penile trauma; Penile urethral carcinoma; Penile vascular anomalies.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Abscess
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Penile Induration*
  • Penile Prosthesis*
  • Penis / diagnostic imaging
  • Penis / surgery