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The role of transrectal ultrasound in the diagnosis of prostate cancer: new contributions.

Authors :
Marinho Lopes, Pedro
Sepúlveda, Luís
Ramos, Rui
Sousa, Pedro
Source :
Radiologia Brasileira. jan/fev2015, Vol. 48 Issue 1, p7-11. 5p.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

The article presents a study which analyses the role of transrectal ultrasound in the diagnosis of prostate cancer. Topics discussed under study include prevalence of prostate cancer in European men, use of transrectal ultrasonography-guided prostate biopsy to detect the presence of prostate cancer, and prostate-specific antigen (PSA) tests.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01003984
Volume :
48
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Radiologia Brasileira
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
102386521
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1590/0100-3984.2013.0010