Association of Prostate-Specific Antigen With Age, Digital Rectal Examination, and Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in the Lebanese Population: A Cross-Sectional Study
This study highlights the importance of age-specific reference ranges for PSA levels in the Lebanese population. Elevated PSA levels were associated with older age, increased LUTS severity, and abnormal DRE findings. These findings highlight the significance of integrating PSA testing with clinical assessments for PCa detection and risk stratification in Lebanon.
Authors
- Imad Ghantous (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9513-3217)
- Rania Naoufal
- Marc Jreij (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9113-4861)
- Marwan Najjar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8100-4676)
- Yehya Tlaiss
- Mohamad Tlais
- Zahi F Yammine
- Aziz M Najjar
- Hanadi Samaha
Institutions
- Saint George Hospital (LB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2024-08-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.66991
- Primary Topic
- Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00