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These are ducts of the para-urethral glands that open on each side of the lateral margins of the female urethra. Therefore, this is incorrect.
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b
Skene's glands
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These are folds of mucosa that can be seen when the urinary bladder is empty. They permit distension of the bladder. They are not involved in the metastatic spread of prostate cancer.
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d
Trigone of the Bladder
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This structure holds the neck of the bladder in place, allowing it to rest on the pelvic floor. It is not involved in metastatic spread.
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c
Puboprostatic ligament
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These are valveless venous communications in the prostate that connect with the internal vertebral venous plexus and can facilitate tumour spread.
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a
Batson Venous Plexus
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This is a network of nerves which supplies the organs of the pelvic cavity including the bladder and urethra. It is not involved in the spread of prostate cancer.
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e
Inferior hypogastric plexus
Concept
Chapter
2693
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Prostate cancer
Topic
143
Urology
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A 60-year-old male has recently been diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer after complaining of haematuria and nocturia.

Which of the following structures can facilitate tumour spread from the prostate?
a