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British Journal of Radiology (2009) 82, e92-e94
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doi: 10.1259/bjr/12336377
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British Journal of Radiology 82 (2009),e92-e94 ©2009 The British Institute of Radiology

A pain in the neck — an unexpected complication of transrectal ultrasound and biopsy

S AGRAWAL, MRCS K PATIL, FRCS and W D DUNSMUIR, FRCS

Department of Urology, St Peters Hospital, Guildford Road, Chertsey KT16 0PZ, UK

Correspondence: Sachin Agrawal, Department of Urology, St Peters Hospital, Guildford Road, Chertsey KT16 0PZ, UK. E-mail: agrawalsachin{at}hotmail.com

In the UK, over 26 000 cases of prostate cancer are diagnosed annually, with many more patients undergoing investigation. Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing and its interpretation has always been controversial. Many patients undergo PSA-driven biopsies, which can cause significant morbidity. We report an unusual but severe complication following transrectal ultrasound and biopsy.






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