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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

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

Published March 5, 2026  •  Vol. 13, Issue 2, pp. 987–995Open Access
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.

Keywords: Prostatic adenocarcinoma; Prostate-specific antigen; Gleason score; Grade group; Nigeria

JournalInternational Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI)
ISSN2321-2705
Volume / IssueVolume 13, Issue 2
Pages987–995
Publication dateMarch 5, 2026
DOI10.51244/IJRSI.2026.13020089
PublisherRSIS International
LicenseOpen Access

How to cite this article

Edegbe Felix Osuogu, Jegede Olushola Olakunle, Chukwuma Joseph Uzoigwe, Ogundolire Adeleye Niyi, Solomon Kenechukwu Anyimba, Okezie Micheal Mbadiwe, Nwachukwu Augustine Anayo, Ekuma Moses Ikenna, Ebenyi Hyacinth Okwe, & Okeite Chukwuneke Sampson (2026). 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. International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), 13(2), 987-995. https://doi.org/10.51244/IJRSI.2026.13020089

BibTeX

@article{Edegbe2026,
  title   = {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},
  author  = {Edegbe Felix Osuogu and Jegede Olushola Olakunle and Chukwuma Joseph Uzoigwe and Ogundolire Adeleye Niyi and Solomon Kenechukwu Anyimba and Okezie Micheal Mbadiwe and Nwachukwu Augustine Anayo and Ekuma Moses Ikenna and Ebenyi Hyacinth Okwe and Okeite Chukwuneke Sampson},
  journal = {International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI)},
  volume  = {13},
  number  = {2},
  pages   = {987--995},
  year    = {2026},
  doi     = {10.51244/IJRSI.2026.13020089},
  publisher = {RSIS International}
}