Digital rectal examination showing the physician's index finger inserted into the patient's rectum to feel the size and shape of the prostate

Cross-section diagram of a digital rectal examination showing the physician's index finger inserted into the patient's rectum to feel the size and shape of the prostate.

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Description

Cross-section diagram of a digital rectal examination showing the physician's index finger inserted into the patient's rectum to feel the size and shape of the prostate.

Alternate Text

Cross-section diagram of a digital rectal examination showing the physician's index finger inserted into the patient's rectum to feel the size and shape of the prostate.

Caption

Digital rectal exam (DRE)

Diseases or Conditions

Urologic Diseases

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749 KB | 2100 x 1646

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JPG

Related Keywords

Unlabeled Anatomy Male Procedure