Correlation Between Total PSA Levels, Gleason Scores and Gleason Grade Groups in Prostatic Adenocarcinoma: A Two-Year Retrospective Study from a South Eastern Nigerian Tertiary Hospital

by Chukwuma Joseph Uzoigwe, Ebenyi Hyacinth Okwe, Edegbe Felix Osuogu, Ekuma Moses Ikenna, Jegede Olushola Olakunle, Nwachukwu Augustine Anayo, Ogundolire Adeleye Niyi, Okeite Chukwuneke Sampson, Okezie Micheal Mbadiwe, Solomon Kenechukwu Anyimba

Published: March 5, 2026 • DOI: 10.51244/IJRSI.2026.13020089

Abstract

Background: Prostatic adenocarcinoma remains a significant health burden in Nigeria, with most cases presenting at advanced stages. Understanding relationships between PSA levels, Gleason scores, and grade groups is crucial for risk stratification and treatment planning. However, comprehensive data from southeastern Nigeria remain limited.