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32yr old m. lower abdominal pain psa, 2.5, 1.5, 2.2. have had two prostate exams, both normal mri and ct normal. they want biopsy. normal?

Q: 32yr old m. lower abdominal pain psa, 2.5, 1.5, 2.2. have had two prostate exams, both normal mri and ct normal. they want biopsy. normal?

Symptoms a bit odd: Normal PSA for men &lt;40 &lt;2ng/mL so interest in bx to rule out prostate cancer seems reasonable. But with neg physical exam, CTs &amp; MRI, it is highly unlikely that a prostate cancer would be the source of your abdominal pain.

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Symptoms a bit odd: Normal PSA for men <40 <2ng/mL so interest in bx to rule out prostate cancer seems reasonable. But with neg physical exam, CTs & MRI, it is highly unlikely that a prostate cancer would be the source of your abdominal pain.

Answered 1/5/2019

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32yr old m. lower abdominal pain psa, 2.5, 1.5, 2.2. have had two prostate exams, both normal mri and ct normal. they want biopsy. normal?

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