Application of infrared image system in the diagnosis of chronic prostatitis and benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Author: Yong-Hong TIAN ¹ ; Cheng-Liang XIONG
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1. Institute of Family Planning Research, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science & Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China.
Publication Type:Journal Article
MeSH: Adult; Chronic Disease; Humans; Infrared Rays; Male; Prostatic Hyperplasia; diagnosis; Prostatitis; diagnosis
From: National Journal of Andrology 2003;9(3):204-206
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract:
OBJECTIVESTo evaluate the diagnostic value of infrared image system for chronic prostatitis(CP) and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
METHODSFifteen patients with CP, 17 patients with BPH and 15 healthy volunteers were examined by infrared image system. The infrared thermal images were analyzed.
RESULTSCompared with healthy volunteers, CP and BPH group had significantly different in infrared thermal image of prostate, but there were no significant differences between CP and BPH group.
CONCLUSIONSInfrared image system is a useful tool to screen the prostatic diseases.