Adolescent
13 - 17 years of age

Young Adult
18 - 24 years of age

Middle aged
25 - 64 years of age

Elderly
65+ years of age

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Transrectal Ultrasound (TRUS)

Findings

Prostate Questionnaire

Indication(s)

      • Abnormal prostate-specific antigen (PSA)
      • Suspicion of ….
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Procedure

      • Preparation:
          • Fast for a certain period of time before the procedure
          • Bowel prep
          • Enema or….
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Interpretation

      • Suspicious areas
          • biopsy may be performed to confirm the diagnosis
      • Prostate volume
          • Larger prostate glands may….
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Limitation(s)

      • False positives
          • detects suspicious areas in the prostate gland that are not cancerous, leading to unnecessary biopsies and anxiety for patients
          • may occur due to inflammation, infection, or other benign conditions that can mimic cancer on imaging
      • False negatives
          • miss….
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Conclusion

      • The healthcare provider review the findings and….
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  • Normal prostate gland
      • normal size and shape with a homogenous texture
  • Enlarged prostate gland
      • Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
  • Prostate nodules
      • nodules may be benign or malignant, and further testing may be needed to determine the cause
  • Prostate cyst
      • Cysts or fluid-filled sacs, usually benign and do not require treatment
  • Prostate calcifications
      • Calcium deposits, may be benign or associated with prostate cancer
  • Prostate cancer
      • suspicious areas in the prostate gland, biopsy samples may be taken to confirm the diagnosis