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Chinese Journal of Oncology Prevention and Treatment ›› 2011, Vol. 3 ›› Issue (4): 318-320.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1674-5671.2011.04.14

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Transrectal ultrasound-guided biopsy for diagnosing prostate cancer

LI Xiang, LI Hang, ZHAO Sheng-Fa, YANG Wei-Ping, DING Zhan-Ling, LI Hong-Xue   

  • Online:2011-12-25 Published:2012-01-20

Abstract: Objective To evaluate the value of transrectal ultrasound (TRUS)-guided biopsy for differential diagnosing prostate cancer (PCa) from other prostatic diseases.Methods Transrectal ultrasound-guided biopsy was performed on 35 patients whose digital rectal examination showed positive results,and TRUS results showed suspected abnormalities.Results The diagnostic sensitivity of TRUS-guided biopsy was 84.2%,and its specificity was 81.5%. Conclusion  Biopsy guided by TRUS is convenient and safe,and has important significance for clinical diagnosis.

Key words: Transrectal ultrasound, Prostate, Biopsy