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SHOULD A 82 YEAR OLD HEALTHY MALE WITH A11 PSA

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Question : SHOULD A 82 YEAR OLD HEALTHY MALE WITH A11 PSA READING GET A MRI?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (24 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, further evaluation required

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.

You have posted your recent PSA is reported to be 11 which is higher than the normal value of 4.

As a general protocol, PSA above 4 is considered to be due to some pathology of the Prostate unless proved otherwise by further tests like non-invasive MRI or invasive procedure like an ultrasound-guided biopsy of the prostate.

I would suggest you get it done to rule out any pathology of Prostate.

Hope I have answered your query, please feel free to ask if you have more questions, I shall be happy to help you.

Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (4 hours later)
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Get the MRI done and do write if you need any help from me.

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SHOULD A 82 YEAR OLD HEALTHY MALE WITH A11 PSA

Brief Answer: Yes, further evaluation required Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query. You have posted your recent PSA is reported to be 11 which is higher than the normal value of 4. As a general protocol, PSA above 4 is considered to be due to some pathology of the Prostate unless proved otherwise by further tests like non-invasive MRI or invasive procedure like an ultrasound-guided biopsy of the prostate. I would suggest you get it done to rule out any pathology of Prostate. Hope I have answered your query, please feel free to ask if you have more questions, I shall be happy to help you. Thanks and Regards. Dr.Patil