[Application of infrared image system in the diagnosis of chronic prostatitis and benign prostatic hyperplasia].

OBJECTIVES

To evaluate the diagnostic value of infrared image system for chronic prostatitis(CP) and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

METHODS

Fifteen patients with CP, 17 patients with BPH and 15 healthy volunteers were examined by infrared image system. The infrared thermal images were analyzed.

RESULTS

Compared with healthy volunteers, CP and BPH group had significantly different in infrared thermal image of prostate, but there were no significant differences between CP and BPH group.

CONCLUSIONS

Infrared image system is a useful tool to screen the prostatic diseases.