The Influence of Prostate Volume on Prostate Cancer Detection

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Abstract

Objectives: The influence of prostate volume on the positive yield of the systematic sector biopsy is logical and has been demonstrated in numerous reports.

Methods: Literature on prostate biopsy was reviewed and a selection of articles made. Keywords used for the Medline search included: Prostate cancer, Biopsy, Diagnosis.

Results: Sextant biopsies have the highest positive biopsy rate (≤40 g) in small prostates (<20 g), whereas in large prostate (80–90 cc) it drops to 10% only.

Conclusions: The present paper reviews the influence of total and peripheral zone volumes of the prostate on prostate cancer detection rates.

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