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Review
. 1991 Jun;88(6):349-52.

The present role of prostatic specific antigen (PSA) as a tumor marker in carcinoma of the prostate

R O Parra  1
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  • PMID: 1712422
Review

The present role of prostatic specific antigen (PSA) as a tumor marker in carcinoma of the prostate

R O Parra. Mo Med. 1991 Jun.

Abstract

Prostatic specific antigen (PSA) is an important tumor marker for prostate cancer and is being used more frequently in men suspected of having this disease. Although PSA cannot be recommended by itself for either screening or staging of prostate cancer, its present role is discussed by the author.

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