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)

Limitations

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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Interpretation

      • Suspicious areas
          • biopsy may be performed to confirm the diagnosis
      • Prostate volume
          • Larger prostate glands may….
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Conclusion

      • The healthcare provider review the findings and….
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  • 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 cancerous areas in the prostate gland, leading to false-negative results
      • may occur if the cancer is small, located in an area that is difficult to see on imaging, or if the biopsy sample does not include cancerous tissue
  • Limited ability to differentiate cancer types
      • cannot differentiate between different types of cancer
  • Limited ability to detect small tumors
      • may not detect small tumors in the prostate gland, especially in the early stages of cancer
  • Invasive nature
      • involves inserting a probe into the rectum and ome patients may find this uncomfortable or unpleasant