Prostate specific antigen (PSA) is an enzyme produced by epithelial prostatic cells. Although the enzyme is specific for prostatic cells, its usage to differentiate benign prostatic hypertrophy from prostatecencer has not been proven yet. A serial case study of 5 cases with PSA examinations is reported. Two cases of total urine retention had PSA levels determined after digital rectal examinatio…
Prostate specific antigen (PSA) is an enzyme produced by epithelial prostatic cells. Although the enzyme is specific for prostatic cells, its usage to differentiate benign prostatic hypertrophy from prostatecencer has not been proven yet. A serial case study of 5 cases with PSA examinations is reported. Two cases of total urine retention had PSA levels determined after digital rectal examinatio…