Definitions for "Prostate-specific antigen"
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Prostatic Differentiation Markers - PSA is a cytoplasmic antigen believed to be present almost exclusively in prostatic glandular epithelium and carcinomas arising in the prostate. Antibodies to PSA mark the great majority ( 95%) of prostatic adenocarcinomas. Application of PSA is particularly useful in the separation of carcinomas of prostatic origin from those of transitional cell when this separation cannot be made on the basis of histologic features only.
A protein that serves as a marker for prostate cancer or benign prostatic hyperplasia. PSA levels can be used to help detect prostate cancer, to monitor its treatment, and to warn of possible recurrence.
(PRAH-state spuh-SIH-fik ANN-teh-jin) Substance produced by the prostate gland that is often found at higher levels in the blood of men who have prostate cancer, benign prostatic hyperplasia, or infection or inflammation of the prostate
Also referred to as PSA. A protein whose level in the blood goes up in some men who have prostate cancer or benign (noncancerous) prostatic hyperplasia.
Protein marker characteristic of prostate cancer.
A specific chemical produced by the cells of the prostate gland. Screening for an elevated PSA, recommended for men over 50, can help to detect prostate cancer in its early stages.
Protein secreted by the epithelial cells of the prostate gland including cancer cells. An elevated level in the blood indicates an abnormal condition of the prostate gland, either benign or malignant. PSA is used to detect potential problems in the prostate gland and to follow the progress of cancer therapy. See screening.
a clinical test that measures the levels of a protein called prostate-specific antigen in the blood. Elevated levels suggest the probable presence of prostate cancer, so the PSA test is often used to evaluate cancer treatment progress.
(ABBR: PSA) A marker for cancer of the prostate, found in the blood. It is excreted by both benign and malignant prostate tumors, but cancerous prostate cells secrete it at much higher levels. Prostate-specific antigen is used as a diagnostic tool with blood levels and digital examination if possible.
a protein in semen produced by the prostate gland; a small amount can also be found in the blood and is considered an indicator for prostate cancer
blood test - a blood test used to help detect prostate cancer by measuring a substance called prostate-specific antigen made by the prostate.
A protein produced by cells of the prostate gland. PSA circulates in the blood and can be measured with a simple blood test. PSA levels go up in the blood of some men who have prostate enlargement or prostate cancer.
A substance produced by the prostate that may be found in increased amounts in the blood of men who have prostate cancer, benign prostatic hyperplasia or infection or inflammation of the prostate.
(PSA): a blood substance that often increases in patients with prostate cancer and other prostate diseases.
A protein made by the prostate gland. Levels of PSA in the blood often go up in men with prostate cancer but may increase because of some non-cancerous conditions as well. The PSA test is used to help find prostate cancer, as well as to monitor the results of treatment.
A protein whose level in the blood goes up in some men who have prostate cancer or benign prostatic hyperplasia. Also called PSA.
blood test is a protein made by the prostate cells that can be measured with a blood test. When the PSA level in the blood is high it may mean that there is cancer. A doctor might need to do a biopsy to see if there is cancer or not.
Protein found in the blood whose level is often raised in men with prostate cancer.
A blood substance that often increases in cases of prostate cancer and other prostate diseases.
A substance produced by the prostate gland sometimes found in increased amounts in the blood of men with prostate cancer, infection or inflammation of the prostate, or benign prostatic hyperplasia
special blood test recommended for men over the age of 50 to screen for prostate cancer
A blood test that measures (PSA) Blood Test the level of protein produced by the prostate. A high PSA could be a sign of an enlarged prostate or it may indicate the presence of cancer.
a protein normally produced by prostate cells. Tests of PSA levels are used in the diagnoses and monitoring of prostate cancer. This involves a simple blood test.
Testing a blood sample for the amount of PSA plays an important part in the early detection of prostate cancer. Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is a substance made by the normal prostate gland and a small amount is found in blood. Most men have levels under 4 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL) of blood. When prostate cancer develops, the PSA level usually goes above 4.
A protein produced by the prostate. Levels of PSA usually rise in men with prostate cancer. The PSA test, which measures the levels in blood serum, is used to detect prostate cancer and to monitor the results of treatment.
An antigen made by the prostate gland and found in the blood; may indicate cancer in the prostate gland.
A chemical substance produced in the prostate. A prostate-specific antigen level above normal may indicate prostate enlargement or cancer, and signals prompt further investigation. Monitoring of PSA levels assists physicians in treating prostate cancer and prediciting a recurrence of the disease. Normal PSA range is less than 4 ng/mL.
A protein in semen produced by the prostate gland and measured in the blood in patients with BPH or prostate cancer
a blood test used to detect elevated levels of this protein, produced by the prostate, which can indicate prostate cancer or other prostate diseases.
A protein produced by cells of the prostate gland. PSA levels are used to help identify disorders of the prostate.
Also referred to as PSA. A protein made only by the prostate gland. High levels of PSA in the blood may be a sign of prostate cancer.
PSA. A substance that may be found in an increased amount in the blood of men who have prostate cancer or benign prostatic hyperplasia.
A protein whose level in the blood goes up in men who have prostate cancer, BPH, infection or inflammation. Prostate gland trauma may also elevate PSA levels.
A substance made only by the prostate gland.
A marker in the blood that is elevated in individuals with prostate cancer.
PSA is a substance found in all men, in the fluid made by the prostate. It can be detected in a blood test. A high level of PSA may be a sign of prostate cancer (but this is not always the case). See prostate cancer section.
a blood test that detects a protein associated with abnormal growth of the prostate gland
A substance produced by prostate cells.