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2. Prostate biopsy - Wikipedia

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   Prostate biopsy is a procedure in which small hollow needle-core samples are removed from a man's prostate gland to be examined for the presence of prostate cancer. It is typically performed when the result from a PSA blood test is high. [1] It may also be considered advisable after a digital rectal exam (DRE) finds possible abnormality.

3. File:Diagram showing a transperineal prostate biopsy CRUK 473 ...

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4. High-grade prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia - Wikipedia

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   a needle biopsy taken via the rectum and, surgical removal of prostate tissue: transurethral resection of the prostate - removal of extra prostate tissue to improve urination (a treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia), radical prostatectomy - complete removal of prostate and seminal vesicles (a treatment for prostate cancer).

5. Transperineal biopsy - Wikipedia

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   The prostate gland can be accessed through the perineum, the skin between the scrotum and anus. There are several different methods for performing this type of biopsy , with the PrecisionPoint method being considered the safest and most accurate.

6. Gleason grading system - Wikipedia

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   The Gleason grading system is used to help evaluate the prognosis of men with prostate cancer using samples from a prostate biopsy. Together with other parameters, it is incorporated into a strategy of prostate cancer staging which predicts prognosis and helps guide therapy. A Gleason score is given to prostate cancer based upon its microscopic ...

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   Diagram showing the position of the prostate and rectum. Date: 30 July 2014 (released by CRUK) Source: Original email from CRUK: Author: Cancer Research UK: Permission (Reusing this file) This image has been released as part of an open knowledge project by Cancer Research UK. If re-used, attribute to Cancer Research UK / Wikimedia Commons