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)

Interpretation(s)

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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Finding(s)

      • Normal prostate gland
          • normal size and shape with a homogenous texture
      • Enlarged prostate gland
          • Benign….
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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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  • Suspicious areas
      • biopsy may be performed to confirm the diagnosis
  • Prostate volume
      • Larger prostate glands may indicate more advanced stages of the cancer
  • Capsular involvement
      • determine if the cancer has spread beyond the prostate gland and into the surrounding tissue
  • Lymph node involvement
      • identifies if the cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes
      • helps determine the stage of the cancer and guide treatment decisions
  • Biopsy guidance
      • to ensure that the sample is taken from the suspicious area