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Relationship between BMI, PSA and Histopathological Tumor Grade in a Caucasian Population Affected by Prostate Cancer

Journal: Global Journal of Medical and Clinical Case Reports (Vol.1, No. 2)

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Page : 037-042

Keywords : Obesity; Prostate Cancer; Gleason Score; Body Mass Index;

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Abstract

The aim of this work is to show the relationship between obesity and aggressivenes of Prostate Cancer. We conducted a retrospective study of 132 men affected by Prostate Cancer underwent radical prostatectomy. Gleason score was abstracted by biopsy specimens and by post-operatory specimens. We evaluated PSA level and Body Mass Index (BMI).

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