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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 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 is prostate calcification?
Calcification is when there is an accumulation of calcium salts and prostatic refers to the prostate. A CT scan or an ultrasound can be used for diagnosing the condition. Prostate calcification is a "scar" that remains after prostatitis gets cured. Early stage prostate calcification is a fibrosis of prostate. Common it is occur with no symptom. Such a fibrosis may occur in your body but you feel nothing about it. As prostate fibrosis develops, there would be calcification spots. One can try Diuretic and Anti-inflammatory Pill to cure this condition.
What is a transrectal ultrasound?
A small probe is placed in the rectum, and sound waves are released from the probe. These sound waves bounce off the prostate tissue and an image is created.
What does the Prostate feel like?
Your prostate is around two creeps inside your rectum. It's between your organ and your rectum, and it feels delicate or rubbery. At the point when you contact your prostate remotely or inside, you might feel an unexpected desire to pee. Many individuals find prostate excitement physically fulfilling.
What are the PSA levels and what do they mean?
PSA stands for prostate specific antigen. It is a sensitive indicator for presence or absence of prostate cancer. (However, there can be false positives and false negatives.) PSA cut-offs are set around 4.0. However, it is the rate of rise that should be paid close attention to. If three consecutive rises in the PSA occur, your physician should recommend further testing, including DRE (digital rectal exam) and possibly rectal ultrasound (with or without ultrasound guided biopsy of the prostate gland. Consult your physician for further details, in your particular circumstance.
