Table 3.
Multivariable conditional logistic regression analysis of pre-diagnostic features of prostate cancer.
| Variable | Odds ratio | 95% CI | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Symptoms: | |||
| Urinary retention | 11 | 5.0 to 25.5 | <0.001 |
| Second presentation with loss of weight | 9.2 | 2.7 to 31 | <0.001 |
| Impotence | 5.3 | 2.8 to 9.8 | <0.001 |
| Frequency | 3.2 | 1.9 to 5.4 | <0.001 |
| Hesitancy | 2.9 | 1.1 to 7.5 | 0.032 |
| Nocturia | 2.6 | 1.3 to 5.0 | 0.004 |
| Haematuria | 2.4 | 1.3 to 4.7 | 0.009 |
| Signs: | |||
| Abnormal rectal examination | <0.001 | ||
| No abnormal rectal examination | 1 | ||
| Deemed benign | 3.7 | 1.9 to 7.3 | |
| Deemed malignant | 70 | 13 to 380 | |