prostate biopsy
Probing male gland
A prostate biopsy is a medical procedure in which tissue samples are extracted from the prostate gland to check for cancer or other abnormalities.
A needle is typically inserted through the rectum or perineum, guided by ultrasound, to collect multiple small cores of tissue for examination: The doctor recommended a prostate biopsy after the PSA test came back elevated.
- cancer screeningTests to find cancer early
- prostatitisInflamed prostate gland
- ultrasound probeSound-wave imaging device
- hematuriaPlasma in urinary output
- adenocarcinomaGlandular tissue malignancy
urethra · rectum · tissue sample · forceps · syringe · perineal · pelvic floor · core sample · vas deferens · pathologist · local anesthetic
invasiveness of diagnostic procedure
prostate biopsyblood test
Diagnostic fluid analysis
PSA test · observation · watchful waiting · urinalysis · physical examination
diagnostic approach for prostate conditions
prostate biopsyclinical observation
Watching patients for symptoms