Performance of free prostate-specific antigen ratio in differentiating between prostatic cancer and benign prostatic lesions at a referral hospital in South Africa

Background: Prostate cancer is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in our male population, thus screening initiatives will help to improve outcomes. The current screening marker, total prostate-specific antigen (PSA), is not prostate cancer specific. The development of percentage free PSA (%F...

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Main Authors: Boitumelo Phiri-Ramongane, Ayeaye Khine
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2018-08-01
Series:South African Family Practice
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Online Access:https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/4889