[Critical observations on the current diagnostic value of prostate cytology]

Based on an inquiry it was found that aspiration biopsy and cytology of the prostate in West-Germany is practiced less than in Scandinavia. This in spite of the fact that the fine needle biopsy can be done with the same accuracy as punch biopsy of the prostate, but with more advantages. Beside of that the cytological grading proofed to be very important for the biological activity of the carcinoma of the prostate. The technique of fine needle biopsy of the prostate is not easy and must be practiced very well.