[Cancer of the prostate. Methods of initial diagnosis].
We herein describe teh diagnostic methods available for the screening of Carcinoma of the Prostate. As recommended by the NCI. Rectal Digital Exam (RDE) and Prostatic Specific Antigens (PSA) are the usual screening methods to be use. Depending on their results, we proceed with Transrectal Prostatic Ultrasound with or without biopsy.
Iturrigui-Pagán
J R
JR
Departamento de Urología, Centro Médico de Mayagüez.
D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*
Cáncer de la prostata. Métodos de diagnóstico inicial.