Boletin de la Asociacion Medica de Puerto Rico
Cancer of the prostate. Methods of initial diagnosis
Abstract
We herein describe teh diagnostic methods available for the screening of Carcinoma of the Prostate. As recommended by the NCI. Rectal Digital Exam (RDE) and Prostatic Specific Antigens (PSA) are the usual screening methods to be use. Depending on their results, we proceed with Transrectal Prostatic Ultrasound with or without biopsy.
Source and rights
Published by Boletin de la Asociacion Medica de Puerto Rico, 1991. The guideline itself is at the source linked here.
Prognia summarises this guideline for reference and education. It is not medical advice. Always check the official guideline and current local protocols before acting on it.
At a glance
- Published
- 1991
- Applies to
- 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico
- Scope
- National
- Journal
- Boletin de la Asociacion Medica de Puerto Rico
- PubMed
- 1930473
- Added to Prognia
- 16 July 2026
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