A biopsyAn examination of tissue removed from the body to understand... Full Definition is a surgical procedure that removes tiny amounts of tissue from the prostateThe prostate is a walnut-sized gland located between the bla... Full Definition. The tissue is mounted on slides and examined by a pathologistA doctor who focuses on the diagnoses of disease based on la... Full Definition, who has the expertise to tell normal cells and normal prostate tissue from cancerous tissue. These tests allow doctors to find cancerCancer is a group of diseases where cells grow abnormally an... Full Definition in the prostate, determine how big it is, and get a closer look at it to see how advanced it is.
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MRI-Assisted Biopsy
A biopsy is a surgical procedure that removes tiny amounts of tissue from the prostate. MRI-Assisted Biopsy uses MRI to guide the procedure.
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TRUS-Assisted Biopsy
A biopsy is a surgical procedure that removes tiny amounts of tissue from the prostate to examine for signs of cancer. Transrectal Ultrasound-Assisted Biopsy uses ultrasound to guide the procedure.