What is a hypoechoic nodule in the prostate?

Hypoechoic nodules in the prostate may be related to granulomatous prostatitis, prostate cysts, prostate cancer, etc.

1. Granulomatous prostatitis

When suffering from granulomatous prostatitis, due to inflammatory stimulation caused by hyperplasia of the prostate site, the formation and surrounding normal tissue density of granulomas, may be manifested as hypoechoic nodules.

2. Prostate cysts

When prostate cysts exist, due to the fluid density in the cyst is less than normal tissue, often in ultrasound examination, hypoechoic nodules appear.

3. Prostate cancer

has hypoechoic nodules in the prostate. It may also be a manifestation of prostate cancer, because the contrast between cancer and surrounding tissues is large, and the acoustic reflection ability is low, so it is displayed as hypoechoic.