Analysis of the risk factors for incidental carcinoma of the prostate in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia Análise dos fatores de risco para o diagnóstico do carcinoma incidental da próstata em pacientes com hiperplasia prostática benigna

Analysis of the risk factors for incidental carcinoma of the prostate in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia Análise dos fatores de risco para o diagnóstico do carcinoma incidental da próstata em pacientes com hiperplasia prostática benigna

PURPOSE: To determine the occurence of incidental carcinoma of the prostate, its characteristics, and the risk factors for this diagnosis in a group of patients surgically treated for benign prostatic hyperplasia. METHODS: The study comprised a retrospective analysis of 218 patients. After surgical...

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Main Authors: Alberto Azoubel Antunes, Geraldo de Campos Freire, Domingos Aiello Filho, José Cury, Miguel Srougi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Faculdade de Medicina / USP 2006-01-01
Series:Clinics
Subjects:
Hiperplasia prostática benigna
Prostatectomia
Antígeno prostático específico
Neoplasias prostáticas
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Prostatectomy
Prostate-specific antigen
Prostatic neoplasms
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