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Table 6 Positive predictive value of PSA > 4 ng/dL

From: Improving prostate cancer detection in veterans through the development of a clinical decision rule for prostate biopsy

Comparison groups

Method 1

Method 2

PC Cases/Total biopsies

616/1,378

284/1,378

Positive Predictive Value

44.70%

20.60%

  1. Method 1: PC (all stages) vs. non-cancerous conditions (PIN, BPH, prostatitis).
  2. Method 2: PC (stage II, III, IV) vs. other (stage I PC, PIN, BPH, prostatitis).
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BMC Urology

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