Transrectal biopsy

Transrectal biopsy
Intervention
ICD-9-CM	60.11

Transrectal biopsy is a biopsy procedure in which a sample of tissue is removed from the prostate using a thin needle that is inserted through the rectum and into the prostate. Transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) is usually used to guide the needle. The sample is examined under a microscope to see if it contains cancer.

External links

Transrectal biopsy entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms

This article incorporates public domain material from the U.S. National Cancer Institute document "Dictionary of Cancer Terms".

Male genital surgical and other procedures: reproductive system (ICD-9-CM V3 60–64, ICD-10-PCS 0V)

Internal

Prostate

Transurethral incision of the prostate Prostate biopsy Transrectal biopsy Transurethral biopsy Prostatectomy Transurethral resection of the prostate Radical retropubic prostatectomy Transurethral microwave thermotherapy Transurethral needle ablation of the prostate Brachytherapy Prostate brachytherapy Prostate massage

seminal vesicles:	Spermatocelectomy

Circumcision Penectomy Penile prosthesis Preputioplasty

Penile plethysmograph Postage stamp test Frenuloplasty of prepuce of penis

Tests

Semen analysis

Medical imaging	Transscrotal ultrasound

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