Development and validation of a novel nomogram to avoid unnecessary biopsy in patients with PI-RADS category ≥ 4 lesions and PSA ≤ 20 ng/ml.

Hong ZengYuntian ChenJinge ZhaoJindong DaiYandong XieMinghao WangQian WangNanwei XuJunru ChenGuangxi SunHao ZengPeng-Fei Shen

Published in: World journal of urology (2024)

The developed nomogram has favorable predictive capability and clinical utility can help identify non-PCa to support clinical decision-making and reduce unnecessary prostate biopsies.

Keyphrases

prostate cancer
decision making
lymph node metastasis
ultrasound guided
radical prostatectomy
benign prostatic hyperplasia
fine needle aspiration
squamous cell carcinoma