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Transrectal Ultrasound

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Transrectal Ultrasound Definition

A procedure that uses sound waves to create a video image of the prostate gland. A small, lubricated probe placed into the rectum releases sound waves, which create echoes as they enter the prostate. Prostate tumors sometimes create echoes that are different from normal prostate tissue. The echoes that bounce back are sent to a computer that translates the pattern of echoes into a picture of the prostate.

Transrectal Ultrasound Synonyms

Transrectal Ultrasound, transrectal ultrasound

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