Prostate Specific Antigen - Couverture souple

Kirby, Roger S.; Brawer, Michael K.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1899541330 ISBN 13 : 9781899541331

Editeur : Health Press Limited, 1999

Synopsis

The development of serum-based assays for the measurement of prostate-specific antigen has revolutionized the approach to the management of prostate cancer. This advance has, however, been clouded by concerns about the overdetection of incidental carcinoma with little malignant potential. This text discusses the issues highlighted by research into PSA and outlines recommendations for the diagnosis and management of prostatic disease in Europe, the USA and elsewhere.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Technological advances which have led to a significant increase in the detection of prostate cancer, including serum based assays for the detection of prostate specific antigen (PSA) are not without controversy. Concerns have been raised regarding the over-detection of incidental carcinoma with little malignant potential. The correct use and interpretation of these assays is of paramount importance. Fast Facts: Prostate Specific Antigen fully addresses all of the issues currently surrounding the use of PSA assays, reviews the evidence and sets out practical guidelines for family physicians and urologists. Contents: Basic attributes; Assays; Screening and early detection; Enhancing performance; Staging; Monitoring; PSA and benign prostatic hyperplasia; Future trends.

Biographie de l'auteur

Roger S. Kirby Professor of Urology St. George s Hospital London, UK and Michael K. Brawer Director, Northwest Prostate Institute Northwest Hospital Seattle, USA

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Health Press Limited
• Date d'édition: 1999
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1899541330
• ISBN 13: 9781899541331
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 92
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible