Methods of early detection of prostate cancer: the role of prostatic specific antigen, transrectal ultrasound and digital rectal examination.
PSA has significantly influenced the management of prostate cancer. Early detection of clinically significant cancer has been increased by combining PSA and digital rectal examination. PSA has been used as a prognostic factor for patients with local disease and as a monitoring test for patients undergoing curative therapy for localized prostate cancer.
Pontes
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Department of Urology, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan 48201.
D000375:Aging / Q000276:immunology / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic / Q000379:methods; D010808:Physical Examination; D017430:Prostate-Specific Antigen / Q000032:analysis*; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000276:immunology; D012007:Rectum; D013997:Time Factors; D014463:Ultrasonography
D017430:Prostate-Specific Antigen