Computed tomography imaging of the prostate gland in the rabbit Computed tomography imaging of the prostate gland in the rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus Oryctolagus cuniculus)

Six sexually mature and healthy male New Zealand White rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus), at the age of 18 months, with body mass 2.8 - 3.2 kg, were used in this imaging study. Using computed tomography, the pelvis was transversally cut from the transversal plane between the fi rst and the second sacral vertebra, with cut thickness of 2 mm. The prostate gland is a substantial soft tissue fi nding, situated dorsolaterally against the prostatic urethra. The prostate is located between the vesiculous (cranially) and bulbourethral glands (caudally).