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    Suprapubic ultrasound (US) accurately detects prostate cancer (94%) and stages local disease (83%). While helpful, US cannot replace prostate biopsy due to potential overlap with benign conditions.

    Area of Science:

    • Urology
    • Medical Imaging
    • Oncology

    Background:

    • Prostate cancer diagnosis and staging are crucial for effective treatment.
    • Current staging methods have limitations in accuracy.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the diagnostic and staging capability of suprapubic ultrasound (US) for prostate cancer.
    • To compare US staging accuracy with digital rectal examination and clinicopathologic results.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of suprapubic ultrasound findings in 18 patients with pathologically proven prostate cancer.
    • Detailed echo-textural analysis of the prostate and periprostatic structures.
    • Development of diagnostic criteria based on US findings.

    Main Results:

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    • Suprapubic ultrasound correctly diagnosed prostate cancer in 17 of 18 cases (94% accuracy).
    • US correctly staged local disease in 15 of 18 cases (83%), outperforming digital rectal examination (56%).
    • All staging errors were due to understaging.

    Conclusions:

    • Suprapubic ultrasound is a valuable tool for diagnosing and staging prostate cancer.
    • US findings like focal density, mixed patterns, and capsular integrity loss are key diagnostic indicators.
    • US cannot replace prostate biopsy due to potential overlap with benign conditions; further prospective studies are recommended.