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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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Dr. Saisudha Kotla

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Dr. Nagamani Ng

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Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi

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Dr. Vaishalee Punj

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Alternatives To Prostate Needle Biopsy

Premium Questions

Dr.  Matthew J. Mangat MD

Can an MRI or other test be used in place of needle prostate biopsy? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Matthew J. Mangat ( Urologist)
Dr.  Shafi Ullah Khan MD

I had a prostate biopsy where I passed out from the pain. As soon as the equipment was inserted and the needle struck I shouted out in pain and moved, I said it hurt and the doctor said "Be still,... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Suma Parinam MD

I had a prostate biopsy where I passed out from the pain. As soon as the equipment was inserted and the needle struck I shouted out in pain and moved, I said it hurt and the doctor said "Be still,... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Suma Parinam ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.   S. Samanta MD

Can a core needle biopsy significantly change the ultrasound appearance of a 6 mm suspected ... needle biopsy, the mass appeared more ridged with significant shadowing at the bottom of the mass.... View answer

Answered by : Dr. S. Samanta ( Pathologist and Microbiologist)
Dr. Robert Galamaga MD

Can a core needle biopsy significantly change the ultrasound appearance of a 6 mm suspected ... needle biopsy, the mass appeared more ridged with significant shadowing at the bottom of the mass.... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Robert Galamaga ( Oncologist)

Public Forum Discussions

Dr. S. Murugan MD

Hi, about a year and a half ago I had a needle biopsy done on my prostate at which time when they took one of the biopsys, I had a sharp excruciationg pain shood town the shaft of my penus to the head ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. S. Murugan ( HIV AIDS Specialist)
Dr. Vivek Chail MD

During a DRE it was found that I have an abnormality on my prostate I’m due to have a biopsy which ...) needle damaging the bladder, impedance incontinence, etc I have had thrush and still get a... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Vivek Chail ( Radiologist)
Dr. Gaurav Ghatawat MD

a bronchoscopy was performed and I was told my lung was too inflamed to take a biopsy. 2 days later a needle biopsy was performed, but I still do not understand the results. I am still having chest ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Gaurav Ghatawat ( Pulmonologist)
Dr. Michelle Gibson James MD

I am a 57-year-old man whose prostate is swollen and painful. This has happened before and I have had two prostate biopsies - both negative for cancer - in the past two years. I am slim and active ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Michelle Gibson James ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Satyesh Nadella MD

My question: I was diagnose with prostate cancer 3 4 years ago, Gleason 6. Each year since, I have had a prostate biopsy and biopsy has not shown any cancer. I also have an enlarged... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Satyesh Nadella ( Oncologist)