"Evaluation of Needle Biopsy in the Diagnosis of Prostatic Carcinoma in Men With Prostatic Intraepithelial Neoplasia."

According to the authors' abstract of an article published in Scandinavian Journal of Urology and Nephrology, "Prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia (PIN) is considered a premalignant lesion of the prostate. It is often encountered in prostate needle biopsy in cases where no cancer is identified. In order to evaluate its importance, 25 patients with PIN in a former prostate needle biopsy underwent a second ultrasound guided needle biopsy. The first biopsy was performed in all patients as a result of positive DRE. In 13 patients (52%), prostate cancer was identified in the second specimen. All presented with high or intermediate grade PIN in the first biopsy. PSA values were compared...

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