Diagnostic Approaches of Prostate Cancer: When Is a Biopsy Required?

Prostate carcinoma is very common. Finding best diagnostic algorithm still remains the goal urologists try to reach. Mainstay for diagnosis is transrectal ultrasound scan, 12-core prostate biopsy. Prior biopsy, few steps need to be taken. They include analyzing the patient history, potential screening in terms of physical examination and PSA levels, which are followed by prostate imaging.