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A member asked:

Can hard prostate be caused due to bph. the us g says homogeneous echo texture ?

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Prostate: Ultrasound of the prostate can detect areas that are hypoechoic and this may suggest potential areas of cancer. If there are any hard areas on exam, a biopsy of the prostate along with a PSA is warranted

Dr Hickerson agreed

Answered 8/14/2014

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Biopsy: A hard prostate should be biopsied regardless what the ultrasound says. PSA blood test should be done.You are 55.Good luck.

Dr Goebel agreed

Answered 3/23/2015

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