Prospective evaluation of prostate specific antigen (PSA), PSA density, free-to-total PSA ratio and a new formula (prostate malignancy index) for detecting prostate cancer and preventing negative biopsies in patients with normal rectal examinations and intermediate PSA levels.

Dinçel, C

Prospective evaluation of prostate specific antigen (PSA), PSA density, free-to-total PSA ratio and a new formula (prostate malignancy index) for detecting prostate cancer and preventing negative biopsies in patients with normal rectal examinations and intermediate PSA levels. [electronic resource] - International urology and nephrology 1999 - 497-509 p. digital

Publication Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article

0301-1623

10.1023/a:1007167328877 doi


Adult
Aged
Biomarkers, Tumor--blood
Biopsy, Needle
Diagnosis, Differential
Endosonography
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Palpation
Predictive Value of Tests
Prospective Studies
Prostate-Specific Antigen--blood
Prostatic Neoplasms--blood
ROC Curve
Rectum--diagnostic imaging