Transrectal Ultrasound

Preferred Label : Transrectal Ultrasound;

NCIt related terms : TRUS; endorectal ultrasound; ERUS;

NCIt definition : A procedure that uses sound waves to create a video image of the pelvic organs and tissues. A small, lubricated probe placed into the rectum releases sound waves, which create echoes as they enter a pelvic organ. The echoes that bounce back are sent to a computer that translates the pattern of echoes into a picture of the specific organ under examination. This procedure is most often used to evaluate the prostate gland.;

Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A procedure in which a probe that sends out high-energy sound waves is inserted into the rectum. The sound waves are bounced off internal tissues or organs and make echoes. The echoes form a picture of body tissue called a sonogram. Transrectal ultrasound is used to look for abnormalities in the rectum and nearby structures, including the prostate.;

Codes from synonyms : CDR0000357580; CDR0000357583; CDR0000357582; CDR0000046632;

Details

Origin ID

C18315;

UMLS CUI

C0373345;

Currated CISMeF NLP mapping
- Transrectal ultrasound [MedDRA LLT]
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- Diagnostic Procedure [UMLS semantic type]
UMLS correspondences (same concept)
- Transrectal ultrasound [MedDRA LLT]
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- CTRP Intervention Terminology [NCIt concept]
- CTRP Terminology [NCIt concept]

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