Biopsy for Prostate enlargement

2020-05-20 02:09:45
Hi , my uncle is 60 years old , by sonography it is figured out that prostatectomy grade 2 is enlarged in size 49 cc with heterogeneous with echo texture & irregular margins .psa>100 , right renal cortical cyst, adv-psa ... urologist told us to go for biopsy as there are chances for cancer ..So what should be the next step as biopsy is dangerous , is there any alternative or should we go for it ..All other tests are negative like blood sugar etc , creatinine etc
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Mri pelvis and bone scan is must before biopsy High chnaces of cancer

Answered2020-05-20 03:08:24

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There are very high chances of cancer... Your uncle should get a biopsy, there are no alternatives. Its good that all other tests are normal so you should get a biopsy ASAP REGARDS

Answered2020-05-20 02:38:21

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yes biopsy is mandatory you can share your reports

Answered2020-05-20 02:11:26

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