Gleason score as predictor of clinicopathologic findings and biochemical (PSA) progression following radical prostatectomy

Gleason score as predictor of clinicopathologic findings and biochemical (PSA) progression following radical prostatectomy

OBJECTIVE: There is evidence showing that Gleason grading of prostatic adenocarcinoma is one of the most powerful predictors of biological behavior and one of the most influential factors used to determine treatment for prostate cancer. The aim of the current study was to compare the Gleason score f...

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Main Authors: Marbele S. Guimaraes, Maisa M. Quintal, Luciana R. Meirelles, Luis A. Magna, Ubirajara Ferreira, Athanase Billis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Urologia 2008-02-01
Series:International Brazilian Journal of Urology
Subjects:
prostatic neoplasms
prostatectomy
Gleason grading system
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