Clinical Significance of Measuring Prostate-Specific Antigen

被引:10
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作者
Arneth, Borros M. [1 ]
机构
[1] Johannes Gutenberg Univ Mainz, Inst Clin Chem & Lab Med, Mainz, Germany
来源
LABMEDICINE | 2009年 / 40卷 / 08期
关键词
DIGITAL RECTAL EXAMINATION; SERUM; CANCER; MEN; PERCENTAGE; RISK;
D O I
10.1309/LMEGGGLZ2EDWRXUK
中图分类号
R446 [实验室诊断]; R-33 [实验医学、医学实验];
学科分类号
1001 ;
摘要
The incidence of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) monitoring has increased in recent years. However, interpretation of the results is often ambiguous and leads to uncertainty for both the patient and the treating physician, Advantages and disadvantages of measuring PSA and possibilities for improved interpretation using the variable, PSA quotient are given.
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页码:487 / 491
页数:5
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