Importance of rectal examination of prostate in primary care

Volume 20 No 13 (2022)

Dr. María Alvarado Villavicencio, Dr. Carlos Escobar Suarez, Dr. Diana Lorena Jordán Fiallos.

DOI: 10.14704/nq.2022.20.13.NQ88025

Abstract

Introduction: Prostate cancer is the most common noncutaneous malignancy in men. Digital rectal examination is a key component of prostate gland evaluation. Objective: To evaluate the role of DRE in the detection of prostate cancer in men with PSA levels within the normal range. Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted between May 2016 and October 2020. Results: General practitioners recorded rectal examination abnormalities in 72 % (74 of 103) of the patients. Conclusions: EDR adds to the sensitivity and specificity of PSA and is an integral part of screening for early detection of prostate cancer

Keywords

prostate cancer, rectal examination, prostate-specific antigen, primary care. source: DeCS

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