Many patients have prostate sonograms, CT scans, or MRIs for various indications. Calcifications of the prostate is a common finding? What does this mean? Sometimes calcifications are in blood vessels or the prostate gland itself. This can be a sing of prostate cancer but most commonly it is just from prostate inflammation, infection or BPH or noncancerous growth of the prostate. Only your doctor can check for prostate cancer. A rectal exam and PSA test are important for men (usually over 40) tat are concerned about prostate cancer. “Stones” of the urinary tract can also be in the seminal vesicles – makes and stores sperm’s liquid lubricant (majority of the ejaculate) or the bladder, ureter or kidney.
If you have concerns see a urologist! Dr. Grotas can help!
If you have concerns see a urologist! Dr. Grotas can help!