Heart-shaped prostate (Rorschach radiology)

Case contributed by Ali Hajihashemi
Diagnosis not applicable

Presentation

Urinary frequency and nocturia with no past medical history.

Patient Data

Age: 60 years
Gender: Male

The transverse plane through the urinary bladder shows a heart-shaped appearance of the prostate as it protrudes into the bladder.  

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