Comparative characteristics of diagnostic relevance of examination methods for patients with probable malignant neoplasms in prostate gland
The authors analysed 1110 follow-ups and studied diagnostic relevance of examination methods if there was a reason to suspect prostate cancer. The prostatic specific antigen was the most sensitive method used to detect prostate cancer. The transrectal ultrasonic study of the organ was very important to specify diagnosis. The finger rectal examination is easy, non-invasive and simple method applied during pre-assessment. If there is a suspicion of malignant tumours of prostate, after finger rectal examination, the authors recommend conducting tests for prostatic specific antigen in blood, transrectal ultrasonic study and organ biopsy.