Accuracy of the contemporary Epstein criteria to predict insignificant prostate cancer in North African Man

Conclusion The contemporary Epstein criteria used for the identification of clinically insignificant prostate cancer have been found to underestimate the real state of prostate cancer in as many as 43% of our patients. They were a good tool for predicting organ-confined rather than insignificant prostate cancer in our North African patients. Therefore, caution is advised when the decision on the implementation of active surveillance or focal therapy is solely based on these criteria.
Source: African Journal of Urology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research