Definition : thin fibrous tissue surrounding prostate, posterolaterally. The capsule is not present
anteriorly and at the apex. [PI-RADS]: Histologically, there is no distinct capsule
that surrounds the prostate, however historically the capsule has been defined as
an outer band of the prostatic fibromuscular stroma blending with endopelvic fascia
and may be visible on imaging as a distinct thin layer of tissue surrounding or partially
surrounding the peripheral zone.;
thin fibrous tissue surrounding prostate, posterolaterally. The capsule is not present
anteriorly and at the apex. [PI-RADS]: Histologically, there is no distinct capsule
that surrounds the prostate, however historically the capsule has been defined as
an outer band of the prostatic fibromuscular stroma blending with endopelvic fascia
and may be visible on imaging as a distinct thin layer of tissue surrounding or partially
surrounding the peripheral zone.