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Definition for Digital rectal exam (DRE)
Digital rectal exam (DRE) is also known as: rectal exam
Digital rectal exam (DRE) is a medical procedure used for such diagnoses as: metastases, carcinoma of prostate and malignancy.
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metastases
spread of malignant tumors to other body sites
Digital rectal exam (DRE) and metastases
carcinoma of prostate
prostate cancer
Digital rectal exam (DRE) and carcinoma of prostate
malignancy
cancer
Digital rectal exam (DRE) and malignancy
benign prostatic hyperplasia
enlarged prostate
Digital rectal exam (DRE) and benign prostatic hyperplasia
constipation
difficulty having bowel movements
Digital rectal exam (DRE) and constipation
hemorrhoids
swollen and painful rectal veins
Digital rectal exam (DRE) and hemorrhoids
Hirschsprung's disease
congenital type of bowel obstruction
Digital rectal exam (DRE) and Hirschsprung's disease
anorectal abscess
collection of pus in anal or rectal areas
Digital rectal exam (DRE) and anorectal abscess
carcinoma rectum
large bowel cancer
Digital rectal exam (DRE) and carcinoma rectum
acute prostatitis
acute inflammation of prostate
Digital rectal exam (DRE) and acute prostatitis
appendicitis
inflamed appendix
Digital rectal exam (DRE) and appendicitis
chronic prostatitis
chronic inflammation of prostate
Digital rectal exam (DRE) and chronic prostatitis
colon cancer
large bowel cancer
Digital rectal exam (DRE) and colon cancer
encopresis
involuntary fecal soiling
Digital rectal exam (DRE) and encopresis
fecal impaction
hard difficult to expel stool stuck in rectum in individual with chronic constipation
Digital rectal exam (DRE) and fecal impaction
rectal polyp
growth in rectum
Digital rectal exam (DRE) and rectal polyp
anal carcinoma
cancer of the anus
Digital rectal exam (DRE) and anal carcinoma
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Complete Blood Count
Digital rectal exam (DRE) and Complete Blood Count
serum electrolytes
Digital rectal exam (DRE) and serum electrolytes
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy
Digital rectal exam (DRE) and Colonoscopy
BUN
Digital rectal exam (DRE) and BUN
Serum Creatinine
Digital rectal exam (DRE) and Serum Creatinine
Complete metabolic panel
Digital rectal exam (DRE) and Complete metabolic panel
Sigmoidoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Digital rectal exam (DRE) and Sigmoidoscopy
Urinalysis
Examination of urine to detect disease
Digital rectal exam (DRE) and Urinalysis
Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA)
PSA
Digital rectal exam (DRE) and Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA)
Serum Prostatic acid phosphatase (PAP)
Digital rectal exam (DRE) and Serum Prostatic acid phosphatase (PAP)
Biopsy
Digital rectal exam (DRE) and Biopsy
CT Pelvis
Digital rectal exam (DRE) and CT Pelvis
Chemotherapy
Use of chemical substances to treat disease
Digital rectal exam (DRE) and Chemotherapy
Chest X-ray
Radiological technique to image the chest
Digital rectal exam (DRE) and Chest X-ray
Cytodiagnosis
Digital rectal exam (DRE) and Cytodiagnosis
Lymph node biopsy
Digital rectal exam (DRE) and Lymph node biopsy
Radiation Therapy
Use of ionizing radiation or xrays for medical imaging or to treat cancer
Digital rectal exam (DRE) and Radiation Therapy
Immunotherapy
Digital rectal exam (DRE) and Immunotherapy
Tumor markers
Digital rectal exam (DRE) and Tumor markers
cancer vaccines
Digital rectal exam (DRE) and cancer vaccines
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bicalutamide
Digital rectal exam (DRE) and bicalutamide
docetaxel
Digital rectal exam (DRE) and docetaxel
estramustine
Digital rectal exam (DRE) and estramustine
flutamide
Digital rectal exam (DRE) and flutamide
goserelin
Digital rectal exam (DRE) and goserelin
leuprolide
Digital rectal exam (DRE) and leuprolide
mitoxantrone
Digital rectal exam (DRE) and mitoxantrone
paclitaxel
Digital rectal exam (DRE) and paclitaxel
topoisomerase inhibitors
Digital rectal exam (DRE) and topoisomerase inhibitors
bevacizumab
Digital rectal exam (DRE) and bevacizumab
cetuximab
Digital rectal exam (DRE) and cetuximab
panitumumab
Digital rectal exam (DRE) and panitumumab
irinotecan
Digital rectal exam (DRE) and irinotecan
5-fluorouracil (5-fu)
Digital rectal exam (DRE) and 5-fluorouracil (5-fu)
6-mercaptopurine (6-mp)
Digital rectal exam (DRE) and 6-mercaptopurine (6-mp)
actinomycin-d
Digital rectal exam (DRE) and actinomycin-d
alemtuzumab
Digital rectal exam (DRE) and alemtuzumab
alkylating agents
Digital rectal exam (DRE) and alkylating agents
altretamine
Digital rectal exam (DRE) and altretamine
anastrozole
Digital rectal exam (DRE) and anastrozole
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DRE Digital Rectal Exam
A digital rectal exam (DRE) is a screening tool for prostate cancer. ... Digital Rectal Exam (DRE) By Lisa Fayed, About.com. Updated: April 26, 2006 ...
http://cancer.about.com/od/prostatecancer/p/DRErectalexam.htm
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Digital Rectal Examination (DRE)
A digital (finger) rectal examination is done to check for abnormalities of organs or other structures in the pelvis and lower abdomen.
http://www.webmd.com/colorectal-cancer/digital-rectal-examination-dre
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Digital rectal exam
DRE. Definition Return to top. A digital rectal exam is an examination of the lower rectum. ... A digital rectal exam is also done to collect stool for testing ...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/007069.htm
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Rectal examination - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A rectal examination or rectal exam is an internal examination of the rectum ... The digital rectal examination (DRE, Latin palpatio per anum or PPA) is a ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rectal_examination
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Digital Rectal Exam
... a digital rectal exam ... blood test, the digital rectal examination (DRE) is used to ... Digital Rectal Exam (DRE)Stage III Treatments Detecting Prostate ...
http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/glossary/g/DRE.htm
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Digital rectal exam
A digital rectal exam is an examination of the lower rectum with the doctor's ... DRE. How the Test is Performed ... The digital rectal exam is usually treated ...
http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/Digital-rectal-exam.htm
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The effect of digital rectal examination on prosta...[JAMA. 1992 Apr 22 ...
... the effect of digital rectal examination (DRE) on serum prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels. ... Digital rectal examination-associated alterations in ...
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1372943
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Digital Rectal Exam for Prostate Cancer Screening- WebMD
A digital rectal exam can be used to detect abnormalities of the prostate ... Doctors use the digital rectal exam (DRE) as an early and relatively simple test ...
http://www.webmd.com/prostate-cancer/guide/prostate-cancer-digital-rectal-exam
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Digital Rectal Examination and the Diagnosis of Pr...[Eur Urol. 2008 ...
... indicates that an abnormal digital rectal examination (DRE) is a risk factor for ... Role of the Digital Rectal Examination in Subsequent Screening Visits ...
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18406045?ordinalpos=2&ito...
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PSA vs DRE: Why You Can't Just Have the PSA and skip the Digital Rectal ...
Learn why its essential to have a digital rectal exam for prostate ... PSA vs DRE: Why You Can't Just Have the PSA and skip the Digital Rectal Exam. Most Popular ...
http://cancer.about.com/od/prostatecancer/f/DREvsPSA.htm
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Dictionary of Cancer Terms
digital rectal examination (DIH-jih-tul REK-tul eg-zam-ih-NAY-shun) DRE. An examination in which a doctor inserts a lubricated, gloved finger into the ...
http://www.nci.nih.gov/Common/PopUps/popDefinition.aspx?id=4...
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Medical Tests for Prostate Problems
... problems for tests, including urinalysis, PSA, digital rectal exam, transrectal ultrasound, and prostate biopsy. ... Digital rectal exam (DRE). PSA Blood Test ...
http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/medtestprostate/
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eMedicine - Perianal Abscess : Article Excerpt by Andre Hebra
... abscess, perianal fistula, digital rectal examination, DRE, rectal pain ... On digital rectal examination (DRE), a fluctuant indurated mass may be encountered. ...
http://www.emedicine.com/med/byname/perianal-abscess.htm
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DRE - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
DRE or Dre may refer to: Digital rectal examination. Direct Recording Electronic voting machine ... Dr. Dre, American record producer and rapper ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DRE
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Anal Cancer (Cancer of the Anus) Causes, Diagnosis, Information ...
... which has symptoms that include anal or rectal bleeding, anal pain or pressure, anal ... Digital rectal examination (DRE): An exam of the anus and rectum. ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/anal_cancer/article.htm
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eMedicine - Anoscopy : Article Excerpt by Rick Kulkarni
... digital rectal examination, DRE, anorectal complaints, internal hemorrhoids, ... The next step, if necessary, is a digital rectal examination (DRE) ...
http://www.emedicine.com/proc/byname/Anoscopy.htm
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Prostate Cancer Screening - National Cancer Institute
Digital rectal exam. Prostate-specific antigen test ... Digital rectal exam (DRE) ... digital rectal examination (DIH-jih-tul REK-tul eg-zam-ih-NAY-shun) DRE. ...
http://www.nci.nih.gov/cancertopics/pdq/screening/prostate/Patient/page3/print
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Prostate Cancer
Digital rectal examination (DRE) ... Digital Rectal Exam (DRE) ... by a digital rectal exam (DRE), which is the simplest and most widely-performed ...
http://adam.about.com/reports/000033_5.htm
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Prostate Cancer - Diagnosis
... cancer consists of a digital rectal exam (DRE) and a prostate specific antigen (PSA) test. ... Digital Rectal Exam (DRE) Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) ...
http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/screeninganddetection/a/diagnosis.htm
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NIDDK Image Library--Image Detail
Title: Diagram of a digital rectal examination ... Caption: Digital rectal exam (DRE). Category of Image: Instructional. Image Number: N00490 ...
http://catalog.niddk.nih.gov/ImageLibrary/detail.cfm?id=457
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Diagnosis BPH
Digital Rectal Exam (DRE) This exam is usually the first test done. ... has approved a PSA test for use in conjunction with a digital rectal exam ...
http://seniorhealth.about.com/cs/menshealth/a/BPH_2.htm
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Prostate Exam: How Long Does It Take To Have a Prostate Exam Done?
The prosate exam, medically know as a digital rectal exam, causes fear for many men. ... A prostate exam, medically known as a DRE (digital rectal exam) takes about 5 ...
http://cancer.about.com/od/prostatecancer/f/prostateexamtim.htm
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eMedicine - Anoscopy : Article by Rick Kulkarni
The next step, if necessary, is a digital rectal examination (DRE) ... A digital rectal examination can also help to localize pain prior to the procedure. ...
http://www.emedicine.com/proc/topic79937.htm
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Prostate Cancer Screening, PSA Testing, BPH and Prostate Cancer ...
... cancer screening and prevention, risk factors, PSA testing, prostate exam, and other tests that screen and detect for prostate ... Digital rectal exam (DRE) ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/prostate_cancer_screening/page2.htm
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Rectal Cancer
Rectal cancer is cancer of the rectum, the lower part of the colon that ... physically detected through either digital rectal examination (DRE) or endoscopy. ...
http://www.webmd.com/cancer/rectal-cancer?page=3
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Preventing Chronic Disease: October 2007: 06_0051
... antigen (PSA) and $31.77 for screening with digital rectal examination (DRE) ... digital rectal examination (DRE) for men aged 50 to 69 years to range from $17.6 ...
http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2007/oct/06_0051.htm
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Prostate Cancer Screening and Detection
... tests used for prostate cancer screening and detection from digital rectal exams and PSA tests to TRUS and prostate biopsy--this ... Digital Rectal Exam (DRE) ...
http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/screeninganddetection/Pro...
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Definition of DRE - NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
DRE. Digital rectal examination. An examination in which a doctor inserts a lubricated, gloved finger into the ... called digital rectal examination. Enlarge ...
http://www.nci.nih.gov/Templates/db_alpha.aspx?CdrID=44391
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Prostate Cancer Screening: How to Find Out if You Have Prostate Cancer
... of every man's healthcare. Learn more about the PSA test, and the digital rectal exam, also known as the prostate exam. ... PSA vs DRE: Why You Can't Just Have ...
http://cancer.about.com/od/prostatecancerscreening/Prostate_...
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eMedicine - Prostate Cancer: Radical Perineal Prostatectomy : Article ...
Radical perineal prostatectomy (RPP), the original prostate cancer operation, was first described in 1905 by Young. ... exam, digital rectal examination, DRE, ...
http://www.emedicine.com/med/byname/Prostate-Cancer--Radical...
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Anal Fissure-Exams and Tests
Your health professional can diagnose an anal fissure from your symptoms and a physical examination. ... Digital rectal exam. ...
http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/tc/anal-fissure-exams-and-tests
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Digital Rectal Examination (DRE) - Yahoo! Health
A digital (finger) rectal examination is done to check for problems with organs ... If a digital rectal exam (DRE) is being done to screen for prostate cancer, the ...
http://health.yahoo.com/digestive-diagnosis/digital-rectal-e...
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Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA)
When combined with a digital rectal exam, the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) ... For more information, see the medical test Digital Rectal Examination (DRE) ...
http://men.webmd.com/prostate-specific-antigen-psa?page=4
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Peer Reviewed: Cost Analysis of Screening for, Diagnosing, and Staging ...
... antigen (PSA) and $31.77 for screening with digital rectal examination (DRE) ... digital rectal examination (DRE) for men aged 50 to 69 years to range from $17.6 ...
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?tool=pmcentrez&artid=2099265
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NIDDK Clearinghouses Reference Collection
... prostate problems, including the digital rectal exam (DRE), the PSA blood test, and biopsy. ... of the digital rectal examination (DRE) to identify ...
http://catalog.niddk.nih.gov/resources/results.cfm?searchter...
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When Should I Be Tested? Recommendations for Prostate Cancer Screening
You should start your annual PSA Test/digital rectal exam (DRE) regimen once you turn 50. ... PSA Test Digital Rectal Exam (DRE)Prostate Cancer Risk Factors ...
http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/screeninganddetection/f/screening.htm
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Understanding Prostate Changes - National Cancer Institute
Digital rectal exam (DRE) Prostate-specific antigen test (PSA test) What do PSA results mean? ... Digital rectal exam. DRE is the standard way to check the prostate. ...
http://www.nci.nih.gov/cancertopics/understanding-prostate-changes/page5
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eMedicine - Foreign Body Removal, Rectum : Article Excerpt by Victoria ...
Rectal foreign bodies may also be observed with body packing or stuffing or ... anal foreign body, rectum, digital rectal examination, DRE, foreign body removal ...
http://www.emedicine.com/proc/byname/Foreign-Body-Removal--Rectum.htm
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Screening for Prostate Cancer
Prior to the 1990s,the digital rectal examination (DRE) was the test traditionally mentioned for prostate cancer screening. Two other test procedures are also ...
http://www.webmd.com/prostate-cancer/tc/prostate-cancer-scre...
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eMedicine - Foreign Body Removal, Rectum : Article by Victoria L Hogan
... anal foreign body, rectum, digital rectal examination, DRE, foreign body removal ... Digital rectal examination (DRE) to determine if the foreign body is palpable ...
http://www.emedicine.com/proc/topic80963.htm
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Prostate Exam - What is the Doctor Looking for During a Prostate Exam
... what the doctor is feeling and looking for during a prostate exam, also known as a digital rectal exam. ... DRE Digital Rectal Exam. What is a normal PSA level? ...
http://cancer.about.com/od/prostatecancerscreening/f/prostateexaminf.htm
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Prostate massage - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
... is part of the digital rectal examination (DRE) routinely given to men by ... to obtain expressed prostatic secretions (EPS) for examination under microscope. ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prostate_massage
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Screening for Prostate Cancer
Digital Rectal Examination and Prostate-Specific Antigen Benefits The ... antigen (PSA) or digital rectal exam (DRE) reduces mortality from prostate cancer. ...
http://www.webmd.com/prostate-cancer/tc/prostate-cancer-scre...
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digestive tract
digital rectal examination (DIH-jih-tul REK-tul eg-zam-ih-NAY-shun) DRE. ... DRE. Digital rectal examination. ... called digital rectal examination. DRI ...
http://www.nci.nih.gov/dictionary/db_alpha.aspx?expand=d
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eMedicine - Prostate Carcinoma : Article Excerpt by Richard Clements
... prostate-specific antigen, PSA, digital rectal examination, DRE, comedocarcinoma ... made when abnormal digital rectal examination (DRE) results or elevated PSA ...
http://www.emedicine.com/radio/byname/Prostate-Carcinoma.htm
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Prostate Cancer Testing and Treatment on MedicineNet.com
... a prostate specific antigen test as well as digital rectal exam. Learn more about prostate cancer testing, symptoms and ... a Digital Rectal Exam (DRE) were ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=78658
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Cancer Medicine
Digital rectal examination (DRE) has been evaluated as such a screening tool. ... is more attractive than digital rectal examination, since PSA levels are more ...
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/bv.fcgi?rid=cmed6.section.27988
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Screening for Prostate Cancer
Tests are used to screen for different types of cancer. ... Digital rectal exam. Digital rectal exam (DRE) is an exam of the rectum. ... Digital rectal exam (DRE) ...
http://www.webmd.com/prostate-cancer/tc/prostate-cancer-scre...
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Screening for prostate cancer in U.S. men ACPM pos...[Am J Prev Med ...
... examination (DRE) and measurement of the serum tumor marker, ... Digital rectal examination is barrier to population-based prostate cancer screening. ...
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18201648
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Trends in Cancer Screening -- United States, 1987 and 1992
... fecal occult blood test (FOBT), and digital rectal examination (DRE) (1-4) ... For CBE, mammography, DRE, and FOBT, screening was considered recent if it had ...
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/00040014.htm
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