[Clinical problems of systematic prostate needle biopsy in the detection of prostate cancer]

Hiroyoshi Suzuki

[Clinical problems of systematic prostate needle biopsy in the detection of prostate cancer]

Gan To Kagaku Ryoho. 2003 Jan;30(1):16-20.

[Article in Japanese]

Author

Hiroyoshi Suzuki¹

Affiliation

¹ Department of Urology, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, 1-8-1 Inohana, Chuo-ku, Chiba-shi, Chiba 260-8670, Japan.

PMID: 12557699

Abstract

Prostate needle biopsy is necessary for the pathological diagnosis of prostate cancer. Currently, sextant systemic random biopsy under transrectal ultrasound is widely used. However, several clinical problems with this biopsy have been discussed. This review focuses on these clinical points in prostate biopsy.

Publication types

English Abstract

MeSH terms

Aged
Aging / blood
Aging / pathology
Biomarkers, Tumor / blood
Biopsy, Needle / methods
Biopsy, Needle / standards*
Humans
Male
Mass Screening
Middle Aged
Predictive Value of Tests
Prostate / pathology*
Prostate-Specific Antigen / blood
Prostatic Neoplasms / pathology*
Sensitivity and Specificity

Substances

Biomarkers, Tumor
Prostate-Specific Antigen