There are several diagnostic methods to detect prostate cancer, his confirmation will always be a part of pathological prostate analyzed for final diagnosis. The doctor through a series of both clinical and laboratory tests will be made to track the diagnosis.
Digital rectal finger is inset into the rectum and from there you can highlight an area hardest or irregular, which could be an indication of both a benign and malignant pathology in both the colon, or prostate, remember that the prostate is located in front of the colon. This exploration is part of the clinical examination of the patient.
PSA test: PSA stands for prostate specific antigen English, this test proved very useful because the PSA is increased in prostate cancers but may also increase other pathologies. It seeks its presence in the blood, so for study should be performed the extraction of venous blood from the patient.
Urine test: This test is less specific, but it serves to confirm the presence of blood in the urine or other abnormality. It’s a little specific examination.
Transrectal ultrasound: Use a rectal Ultrasound, used to observe the prostate. It can detect small tumors, and increased size of the gland.
It is a safe method, which has a high rate of diagnosis, ultrasound anyway are very similar may be the benign and malignant tumors.
Computed Tomography: It serves to highlight the prostate and surrounding structures and can see tumors, size, and surrounding structures.
Prostate biopsy. This is the only confirmatory removes a tissue sample that will be seen under the microscope, and will be analyzed by a specialist who confirmed the diagnosis is and the type of cancer if it is malignant.
Other diagnostic methods that are less used for the initial detection of prostatic disease.
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