Prostate Zones Explained (Peripheral, Transition & Central) | Radiology Anatomy

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Understanding prostate zones is essential for interpreting prostate MRI and recognising disease.

In this lecture, I break down zonal prostate anatomy in a way that’s directly applicable to clinical practice.

You’ll learn:

The key prostate zones: peripheral, transition, and central
How each zone appears on MRI
Where prostate cancer most commonly occurs
How benign prostatic hyperplasia relates to the transition zone
A practical framework for interpreting prostate imaging
Key surrounding anatomical structures

This talk, “Zonal prostate anatomy”, was presented at Radiopaedia 2025.

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