Can prostatic calculi be detected by ultrasound?

Patient's question:

I recently don't know what's wrong with my lower abdomen, it's very uncomfortable, and I'm not getting morning erections anymore. Can prostatic calculi be detected by ultrasound?

Doctor's answer:

Prostate stones can be examined in detail through ultrasound. In MRI, it appears as a high-echo sound, and there is no echo behind it. In such cases, it can be carefully examined through MRI. If there is a condition of prostate stones, it is essential to improve the relevant examination again to check if there are stones in other parts of the body. In this situation, surgery may even be necessary if needed.

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