Initial ultrasound



Uroradiology & genital male imaging
Case TypeClinical Cases
AuthorsTonolini Massimo, MD1; Vella Adriana, MD1; Romanò Ai Ling, MD2; Granata Antonio, MD2.
Patient55 years, male
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URL: | https://www.eurorad.org/case/13869 |
DOI: | 10.1594/EURORAD/CASE.13869 |
ISSN: | 1563-4086 |
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