High-resolution micro-ultrasound
| High-resolution micro-ultrasound | |
|---|---|
| Term | High-resolution micro-ultrasound |
| Short definition | high-resolution micro-ultrasound - (hy-reh-zuh-LOO-shun MY-kroh-UL-truh-sown) A procedure that uses high-energy sound waves to create images of the prostate and surrounding tissue, which are much more detailed than conventional ultrasound. This makes it easier to see a suspicious or abnormal area of the prostate and determine if a biopsy is needed. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
high-resolution micro-ultrasound - (hy-reh-zuh-LOO-shun MY-kroh-UL-truh-sown) A procedure that uses high-energy sound waves to create images of the prostate and surrounding tissue, which are much more detailed than conventional ultrasound. This makes it easier to see a suspicious or abnormal area of the prostate and determine if a biopsy is needed. High-resolution micro-ultrasound can also be used during a biopsy to help take a sample of abnormal prostate tissue. It can be used to diagnose prostate cancer, monitor prostate cancer growth over time, and plan treatment
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