Prostatic Carcinoma

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Test:

Prostate biopsy (+), S.CK-BB (H), S.ALP (N or H),S.ACP (N or H), Hb (L), S.prostate specific antige­n titre (H)

Sign:

Prostatomegaly, poor urinary stream

Dd:

Benign prostatic hyperplasia, urethral stricture,bladder tumour, neurogenic bladder, vesical stone

Phys:

ACP is only increased when neoplasia spreads beyond capsule of gland. Often presents as blad­der outlet obstruction