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What is the cpt code for needle biopsy with ultrasound guidance of the prostate of an 87-year-old male with elevated PSA?
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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 hormone elevated when a patient has prostate cancer?
The biologic marker that is elevated is called the PSA (prostatic specific antigen), but this is not a hormone. However, in prostate cancer, it is desirable to lower the levels of a hormone group called androgens (including testosterone, among others).
What hormone that may be elevated when a patient has prostate cancer?
Estrogen
What hormone may be elevated when a patient has prostate cancer?
Estrogen
What is the Hormone that may be elevated when a patient has prostate cancer?
psa
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 are some treatment options for elevated psa levels?
Elevated PSA levels may be an indication of prostate cancer or other prostate problems. Typically treatment would be surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and hormone therapy. Once the prostate problems are resolved the PSA level should decrease back to a normal level.
