article · Journal of the West African College of Surgeons

Predictive value of transrectal ultrasonic Doppler and elastographic features in prostate cancer detection in Lagos University Teaching Hospital

Abraham Oladimeji
Rufus Wale Ojewola
Moses Adebisi Ogunjimi
Emmanuel Ajibola Jeje
Adekunle Adeyomoye
Ozoemena S. Oboke
Kehinde H. Tijani

20243 citationsOpen accessUniversity of Lagos

Abstract

There is a significant association between decreased elasticity (elastography) and PCa detection but a weak association between increased vascularity (CD) and PCa detection. A positive correlation exists between extent of prostatic stiffness and GS.

Research topics

Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
Ultrasound Imaging and Elastography
Cardiovascular Disease and Adiposity

Sustainable Development Goals

Good Health and Well-being

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DOI: 10.4103/jwas.jwas_123_23

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