digital rectal exam
Gloved finger probe
A digital rectal exam is a medical procedure in which a doctor inserts a gloved, lubricated finger into the rectum to check for abnormalities.
Digital here refers to the digit—the finger—not to electronics.
The exam screens for prostate issues in men and can detect rectal masses in both sexes: The doctor recommended a digital rectal exam as part of his annual checkup.
- prostateMale reproductive gland
- prostate cancerMale urogenital gland malignancy
- gloveFitted hand covering
- lubricationCoating to reduce friction
- fingerHand's grasping extension
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- urologic cancerbladder cancer, prostate cancer, kidney cancer, renal cell carcinoma, bladder tumor
- colonoscopycolonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, endoscope, colon polyps, sedation
- urology testsurinalysis, urine culture, PVR, cystogram, flow rate
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Diagnostic fluid analysis
laboratory analysis · PSA test · urinalysis · lab work · bloodwork
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Magnetic body imaging
CT scan · ultrasound · PET scan · colonoscopy · robotic surgery
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