Biopsy Ultrasound Guided

Ashley Davidoff MD

The Common Vein Copyright 2010

Introduction

Transrectal ultrasound guided biopsy of the proostae provides the most important diagnostic information in prostate cancer and is essential in both the diagnosis and management of this disease entity.

Ultrasound Guided Biopsy

The transrectal ultrasound of the prostate is from a 67 year old man. The image shows a dotted line which represents the guide for the needle path and the tip of the needle is shown as a green arrow.

Image Courtesy Ashley Davidoff MD Copyright 2010 98719cL.8s