Patchy short T2 signal in the peripheral band of the prostate may be the manifestation of prostatitis, prostate tuberculosis or prostate cancer.
1. Prostatitis: When prostatitis occurs, the prostate tissue may have different degrees of congestion and edema, which may show patchy short T2 signal shadows in the peripheral band of the prostate during MRI.
2. Prostate tuberculosis: when Mycobacterium tuberculosis invades the prostate tissue, it will also produce destructive effect, and abscess or caseous lesions will appear, and there will be patchy short T2 signal shadow in the periphery of the prostate in the MRI examination.
3. Prostate cancer: after cancer occurs in the prostate tissue, it will also cause abnormal lesions in the prostate tissue, and the density of the tissue in the lesion area is not uniform, so there will also be short T2 signal shadow in the periphery of the prostate gland in the form of patches.
If the magnetic resonance examination finds that the peripheral band of the prostate gland shows patchy short T2 signal shadow, it is necessary to carry out further examination to further clarify the diagnosis, and to carry out targeted treatment under the guidance of the doctor, and usually pay attention to avoiding prolonged sedentary activities and drinking plenty of water and urinating diligently, so as to contribute to the health of the prostate gland.