RID49515 tumor invasion of neurovascular bundle of prostate

synonym invasion of neurovascular bundle of prostate

definition Tumor extension into the neurovascular bundle of the prostate.

comment Asymmetry, enlargement or direct tumor involvement of the neurovascular bundles Assess the recto-prostatic angles (right and left): 1. Asymmetry - abnormal one is either obliterated or flattened. 2. Fat in the angle – inflitrated (individual elements cannot be identified or seperated) clean (individual elements are visible ) 3.Direct tumor extension