{"id":1773,"date":"2024-09-16T12:13:28","date_gmt":"2024-09-16T11:13:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nrd.pt\/exames\/prostate-ultrasound"},"modified":"2026-01-30T13:41:47","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T13:41:47","slug":"prostate-ultrasound","status":"publish","type":"exames","link":"https:\/\/www.nrd.pt\/en\/exams\/ultrasound\/prostate-ultrasound","title":{"rendered":"Prostate ultrasound"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>What is it?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Prostate<\/strong> ultrasound is a <strong>test<\/strong> that uses ultrasound to evaluate the <strong>prostate<\/strong> (prostate gland).<br \/>\nProstate ultrasound is a very important test for diagnosing various prostate pathologies. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prostate ultrasound can be carried out via the supra-pubic route, where the probe is placed on the abdomen, or via the endorectal route, where the probe is inserted into the rectum.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultrasound uses high-frequency ultrasounds emitted by a probe and transmitted through the tissues that reflect them to form an image of the region being examined.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prostate ultrasound is a simple, safe, harmless and painless technique.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultrasounds are carried out with the latest technology, on top-of-the-range high-resolution digital ultrasound equipment, including three-dimensional technology and the option of real-time 3D visualization &#8211; 4D, Color Doppler, and panoramic imaging. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High-resolution digital ultrasonic consoles are capable of using fully electronic multi-frequency probes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>How is it done?<\/h2>\n<p>This examination can be carried out trans-rectally or supra-pubically.<br \/>\nIn the first case, the patient must lie on their side with their legs slightly bent so that an ultrasound probe can be inserted through the rectum.<br \/>\nThis probe, specially designed for this examination, shows images of the tissues, their structure and the blood flow of the prostate in real time.<br \/>\nAlthough it is slightly uncomfortable, it is painless and quick.<br \/>\nIt proves to be the best echographic approach for identifying different prostate pathologies, such as prostate cancer, benign prostatic hyperplasia or prostatitis.<br \/>\nIt is also a good method for detecting lesions in the seminal vesicles, such as nodules or cysts.<br \/>\nSuprapubic ultrasound is performed through the abdominal wall.<br \/>\nThe information obtained regarding the characteristics of the prostate is reduced, although it is possible to assess the volume of the prostate, prostate morphology &#8211; in a crude way &#8211; the capacity of the bladder and the post-micturition bladder residue (the amount of urine that remains in the bladder after urinating).<br \/>\nIn both techniques, it&#8217;s a quick test that takes an average of 5 to 10 minutes.<br \/>\nIf there is a need to assess the anatomical structure of the prostate in more detail, this time may be longer. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This scan provides moving images, controlled via a screen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1280 size-full\" title=\"gynecological ultrasound\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nrd.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ecografia.jpg\" alt=\"gynecological ultrasound\" width=\"1204\" height=\"738\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nrd.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ecografia.jpg 1204w, https:\/\/www.nrd.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ecografia-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nrd.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ecografia-1024x628.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.nrd.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ecografia-768x471.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1204px) 100vw, 1204px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Preparation for Prostate Ultrasound<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the case of Supra-public Prostatic Ultrasound, you should drink 1 liter of water 1 hour before the test.<\/span> If the patient is going to have a trans-rectal ultrasound, it is recommended that they cleanse their rectum with a micro-clist to make the procedure easier.<\/p>\n<h2>Agreements and Prices of\u00a0 Prostate Ultrasound<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SNS \/ ARS (the user does not pay any fee if they have their examination at the NRD with a prescription from the Health Center);<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ADSE (user only pays the co-payment, usually 7\u20ac), IASFA, ADM GNR, SAD PSP;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Insurers<\/strong>: M\u00e9dis, Multicare, Advance Care, Allianz, Sa\u00fade Prime, Future HealthCare, SS CGD, SAMS Quadros, SAMS, Montepio, RNA, Generali, Mudum, MGEN, Aegon, Vit\u00f3ria, Una Seguros, other insurers;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Health plans<\/strong>: Medicare, Sa\u00fade Prime, Future HealthCare, Continente Wells, ACP, other health plans.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The price varies depending on the health system or insurance you want to use.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Where to do it?<\/h2>\n<p>Prostate Ultrasound can be done at the<br \/>\n<strong>NRD<\/strong>, at the following address: Avenida Columbano Bordalo Pinheiro, n\u00ba 11-B, r\/c, 1070 &#8211; 060 Lisboa (Next to Pra\u00e7a de Espanha)<br \/>\nor at <strong>X-Clinic <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Av. Eng. Duarte Pacheco, n\u00ba26 &#8211; Middle floor, 1070-110 Lisboa. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"parent":1790,"menu_order":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-1773","exames","type-exames","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nrd.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/exames\/1773","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nrd.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/exames"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nrd.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/exames"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nrd.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/exames\/1790"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nrd.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1773"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}