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Pelvic mri for anal fistula. mri not optimized for prostate had finding of patchy areas of t2 hypointensity peripheral zone. have normal psa. concern?
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PSA not 100%: I would repeat MRI optimized for Prostate and if abmormality persists then probably go with biopsy
Answered 10/31/2015
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