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Carcinoma of the penis ultrasound
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Ultrasound may be helpful in the diagnosis of the extent of carcinoma of the penis.
Ultrasound
Ultrasound
Ultrasound is used to:[1]
- Find out the extent of the penile cancer
- Guide a needle to help collect cells and tissues from lymph nodes during a fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy
References
References
- ↑ Penile Cancer. Canadian Cancer Society 2015. http://www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-type/penile/penile-cancer/?region=ab Accessed on September, 30 2015
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]