Prostate specific antigen
Synonym(s)
PSA.
Definition
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The prostate antigen is expressed by prostate epithelium, periurethral and perianal glands and marks the prostate carcinoma.
General information
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Standard value: The standard value is in serum < 3ng/ml
Pathologically elevated: prostate carcinoma, prostate massage and biopsy
Literature
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- Hantschke M et al (2016) Immunohistological techniques. In: L. Cerroni et al. histopathology of the skin. Springer Publishing House Berlin-Heidelberg p. 32.