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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.
Is Ultrasound painful?
Ultrasound is generally a painless procedure
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.
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 the CPT code for a transrectal prostate biopsy under US guidance?
The CPT code for a transrectal prostate biopsy under ultrasound guidance is 55700. This code specifically describes the biopsy procedure, which involves obtaining tissue samples from the prostate gland using transrectal ultrasound for guidance. Additional codes may be used if multiple biopsies are performed or if there are complications.
What can be the causes of painful urination?
Some causes of painful urination can be a Urinary Tract Infection or possibly prostate problems. It is always good to see a doctor if painful urination persists.
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.
Is painful urination a symptom of prostate cancer?
From what I learned in college, yes it can be. But this can also be a symptom of a bladder infection.
