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What does high prostate-specific antigen (PSA) reading indicate?
Question
I am a 72 years old man and had two consecutive prostate-specific antigen (PSA) tests within two months and the results were 7.59 and 8.00 respectively. The prostate is slightly enlarged and the urine flow test is normal. I have no problem in passing urine and have no earlier history of any urinary tract disease. Please advise.
Expert Answer
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Dr Rajesh AhlawatMay 15, 2009
Chairman
Division of Urology and Renal Transplantation
Medanta Kidney and Urology Institute
Medanta, the Medicity
Division of Urology and Renal Transplantation
Medanta Kidney and Urology Institute
Medanta, the Medicity
High PSA indicates a risk of your prostate gland harbouring a focus of prostate cancer. At the readings given by you (PSA between 4 and 10 nm/ml) the risk is moderate 30 to 40%. You need to see a Urologist who would examine the need for prostate biopsy before taking any further action.
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