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As an imaging tool, abdominal ultrasound generally is warranted for patients afflicted with: chronic or acute abdominal pain; abdominal trauma; an obvious or suspected abdominal mass; symptoms of liver disease, pancreatic.
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∙ 13y agouses high frequency sound waves to produce two-dimensional images of the body's soft tissues, which are used for a variety of clinical applications, including diagnosis and guidance of treatment procedures
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∙ 15y agoTo see if there is something wrong with the structures contained in it.
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∙ 13y agoThis test can show whether the prostate is enlarged, and whether an abnormal growth that might be cancer is present.
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∙ 13y agoReveals the positions of the baby and the placenta and may be used to estimate the baby's size and gestational age.
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∙ 12y agoBecause ultrasound can distinguish subtle variations between soft, fluid-filled tissues, it is particularly useful in providing diagnostic images of the abdomen.
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∙ 14y agoWhat is a abdominal ultrasound?
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What is a prostate ultrasound?
A prostate ultrasound is a diagnostic test used to detect potential problems with a man's prostate.
What does the medical abbreviation trus?
TRUS means Prostate ultrasound or transrectal ultrasound.
What imaging technology is used to obtain a biopsy of the prostate?
ultrasound guidedance
What is the name of the test for prostate cancer in men?
Transrectal ultrasound and biopsy.
How is a pelvic ultrasound used to check the prostate in men?
In men, transrectal scans, where the probe is placed in the rectum, are done to check the prostate.
How painful is a prostate ultrasound?
There is some discomfort, but less than most patients expect.
Is it possible for a man to get the results of an ultrasound for prostate cancer on the same day as the ultrasound?
It depends who is doing the ultrasound. If it is the doctor then he/she will probably give you the result as the ultrasound is done. If it is a technician they will have to take photographs and write a report which goes to the doctor who will discuss it with you.
What has the author Bruno Fornage written?
Bruno Fornage has written: 'Ultrasound of the prostate' -- subject(s): Cancer, Pathology, Prostate, Ultrasonic Diagnosis, Ultrasonic imaging
What is HIFU treatment?
HiFu treatment is a prostate treatment for prostate cancer. It is a combination of sound waves and ultrasound treatment used to burn bad tissue within a tumour
What are ultrasound probe being used for?
The ultrasound probes are being used to check the uterus for the women and prostate glands for men. They emit sound waves which would then come back to register the sonography of the organs.
What does prostate do?
The prostate makes semen which is ejaculated at male orgasm. Semen's purpose is to carry sperm cells that are made in the testes.
What is the purpose of a transurethral resection of the prostate?
(TURP) relieves symptoms of BPH by removing the prostate tissue that is blocking the urethra. No incision is needed.
