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22 PSA level

2020-11-06 15:12:25
What does 22 PSA (i.e. Prostate specific antigen) mean in a 64 years old man? What are the chances?
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It’s alarming, May be due to either prostate cancer or urine infection/ prostate infection (prostatic). To differentiate first need to do urine r/m and culture. If no evidence of infection found then mp-MRI pelvis with IV contrast will be required. To look for prostate.
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Answered2020-11-06 19:12:49

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