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[Transrectal prostate sonography in early cancer recognition].
Computertomographie
|December 1, 1983
Summary
Transrectal ultrasound showed good correlation with palpation in mass screening. However, it detected fewer prostate cancers than expected and missed one case, questioning its diagnostic value.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Medical Imaging
- Oncology
Context:
- Mass screening programs for prostate cancer.
- Evaluation of diagnostic tools in urology.
Purpose:
- To assess the effectiveness of transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) in a mass screening setting for prostate cancer detection.
- To compare TRUS findings with digital rectal examination (palpation).
Summary:
- 1016 patients underwent TRUS as part of a mass screening.
- A generally good correlation was observed between palpation and ultrasound diagnostics.
- Prostate carcinoma was suspected less frequently by ultrasound than expected; 2 prostate and 1 bladder carcinoma were detected, but one prostate carcinoma was missed.
Impact:
- Highlights limitations of TRUS in mass screening for prostate cancer.
- Suggests further investigation into the role and optimization of TRUS in early cancer detection.
- Informs clinical practice regarding the combined use of palpation and imaging.