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)Publication Date: 2014-11-10
Authors : Tirabassi G Gioia A Manco R Tenaglia R.L Balercia G;
Page : 037-042
Keywords : Obesity; Prostate Cancer; Gleason Score; Body Mass Index;
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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