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Transrectal biopsy | |
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ICD-9-CM | 60.11 |
Transrectal biopsy is: a biopsy procedure in which a sample of tissue is removed from the: prostate using 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.
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- Transrectal biopsy entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
This article incorporates public domain material from Dictionary of Cancer Terms. U.S. National Cancer Institute.