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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 is the name of the test for prostate cancer in men?
Transrectal ultrasound and biopsy.
What imaging technology is used to obtain a biopsy of the prostate?
ultrasound guidedance
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 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.
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.
