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high-resolution micro-ultrasound

(hy-reh-zuh-LOO-shun MY-kroh-UL-truh-sownd)
A procedure that uses high-energy sound waves to create pictures of the prostate and surrounding tissue that are much more detailed than standard ultrasound. This makes it easier to see a suspicious or abnormal area of the prostate and determine if a biopsy is needed. High-resolution micro-ultrasound may also be used during a biopsy to help guide the removal of a sample of abnormal prostate tissue. It may be used to help diagnose prostate cancer, monitor prostate cancer growth over time, and plan treatment.
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