Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: I have prostatitis. I've been dealing with it for a long time, and I still have a persistent, dull abdominal pain. The doctor suggested getting a CT scan. I'm wondering if a CT scan is useful?Doctor's answer:
Hello, prostate CT can be used for preoperative evaluation of benign prostatic hyperplasia and follow-up of size after non-surgical treatment. Especially when considering prostatic hyperplasia complicated with other prostatic diseases, CT examination often helps to clarify the diagnosis.For prostatic diseases, CT imaging clearly shows the prostate, and it has significant diagnostic value for differences in internal density, size, and adjacent tissue conditions. However, not all prostatic diseases require CT examination. Before prostate surgery, a prostate CT scan should be performed. CT can clearly display the size of the prostate, the condition of the capsule, whether it is complicated with nodules, calcification, tuberculosis, stones, or other prostatic diseases, and can also analyze the surrounding tissues to help the surgeon prepare for the procedure. Postoperative CT can better assess the recovery of the disease and serve as a follow-up method. Wishing you good health.