What is Tomosynthesis Mammography ?
See All Breast Diseases Breast Diseases What is Tomosynthesis Mammography ? Tomosynthesis mammography involves taking detailed, tomographic images of the breast tissue during a mammogram. This method, which was approved by the FDA in the United States in 2011, is one of the latest technologies used in the medical field. In digital mammography with […]
What is a Breast Biopsy ?
See All Breast Diseases Breast Diseases What is a Breast Biopsy ? A breast biopsy is the procedure of taking tissue samples from the breast for pathological examination. If the biopsy is performed under the guidance of ultrasound, mammography, or MRI, it is called a guided breast biopsy. The type of imaging device used depends […]
What is Fusion Prostate Biopsy ?
See All Prostate Diseases Prostate Diseases What is Fusion Prostate Biopsy ? Fusion prostate biopsy is a method in which both MRI and ultrasound devices are used in prostate biopsy. In this technique, prior to the biopsy, a multiparametric prostate MRI is performed. If any suspicious areas for cancer are detected in the MRI images, […]
What is a Prostate Biopsy ?
See All Prostate Diseases Prostate Diseases What is a Prostate Biopsy ? What is a Prostate Biopsy ? A prostate biopsy is a procedure in which small tissue samples are taken from the prostate using a biopsy needle under ultrasound guidance. These samples are examined under a microscope by a pathologist to diagnose the patient. […]
What is Multiparametric Prostate MRI ?
See All Prostate Diseases Prostate Diseases What is Multiparametric Prostate MRI ? Multiparametric Prostate MRI is the most advanced imaging method for evaluating the prostate, and it has become increasingly popular worldwide in the past decade. In this method, additional sequences are taken alongside the standard MRI sequences, allowing for a more detailed assessment of […]
Early Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer
See All Prostate Diseases Prostate Diseases Early Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer Early Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer What is Cancer Screening ? Cancer screening involves testing or examinations conducted to detect potential cancer before symptoms appear. In some types of cancer, screening can help detect the disease at an early stage when it is easier to […]
Prostate Cancer
See All Prostate Diseases Prostate Diseases Prostate Cancer What is the Prostate ? The prostate is a gland found only in males. It produces part of the semen. The prostate surrounds the urethra (the channel for urine) and is located below the bladder and just in front of the rectum. The size of the prostate […]
What is a percutaneous biopsy, and how is it performed?
See All Biopsies Biopsies What is a percutaneous biopsy, and how is it performed? A percutaneous (through the skin) biopsy involves inserting a needle through the skin to collect a small tissue sample from a specific part of the body. During the procedure, radiological tools such as ultrasonography or computed tomography are used to assist […]
Paracentesis
Tümünü Gör Drenajlar Drenajlar Paracentesis What is Paracentesis ?In some diseases, fluid can accumulate between the layers of the membranes surrounding the abdominal organs (peritoneum). The most common causes of fluid buildup include heart and kidney failure, liver diseases, and certain tumors. Excess fluid in the abdomen can lead to swelling and respiratory distress due […]
Percutaneous Fluid and Abscess Drainage
Tümünü Gör Drenajlar Drenajlar Percutaneous Fluid and Abscess Drainage What is a Fluid Collection and Abscess Drainage Procedure ?Fluid collection refers to the accumulation of fluid in a specific area of the body due to various reasons. When this fluid collection becomes infected (when it “catches” a microbe), it is termed an abscess. An abscess […]