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Is it normal to need a transrectal ultrasound with prostate biopsy?

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Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

Yes: Helps with aiming biopsy needle to toward suspected tumor nodules in suspected prostate cancer.

Dr Hadied and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 1/18/2017

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