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Stephan Kruck1, Jörg Hennenlotter1, Bastian Amend1
1Department of Urology, Eberhard-Karls-University, Tuebingen, Germany.
Background/Aim:
Chronic periodontitis (CP) has already been associated with altered PSA values in men undergoing biopsy. This study addressed the impact of CP treatment on PSA screening.
Patients And Methods:
Fifty-two asymptomatic men presenting for CP treatment were prospectively enrolled. Total (t)PSA, free (f)PSA and %PSA were determined (n=47) before and after therapy. Pre- and post-therapy values were correlated pairwise regarding patients and dental characteristics.
Results:
Median age was 54 years (SD=±7.7 years) and mean tPSA was 1.3 ng/ml (±1.9 ng/ml). tPSA and fPSA correlated linearly and positively with age (p<0.002). After stratification by age, tPSA/fPSA remained significantly lower in smokers (p<0.05). No other patient or dental factor was associated with tPSA, fPSA, %PSA. CP therapy had no effect on PSA reduction and did not affect indication for biopsy.
Conclusion:
The potential influence of CP on PSA testing seems to be excludable in asymptomatic men.
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