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Putting PIN and ASAP in clinical perspective.
- Source :
- Contemporary Urology; Jul2004, Vol. 16 Issue 7, p12-22, 9p, 1 Color Photograph, 4 Charts
- Publication Year :
- 2004
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Abstract
- The article focuses on the relationship between prostatic intraepithelial neoplasm (PIN) and atypical small acinar proliferation (ASAP). The clinical importance of recognizing high-grade PIN is based on its strong association with prostatic carcinoma, PIN has a high predictive value as a marker for adenocarcinoma. The predictive accuracy for cancer is lower for both high-grade PIN and for ASAP in a highly screened patient population compared with previously reported.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10422250
- Volume :
- 16
- Issue :
- 7
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Contemporary Urology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 19207149