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Gleason score in the biopsy specimens and in the prostatectomy specimens
| Gleason score | Biopsy, n (%) | Prostatectomy, n (%)* |
|---|---|---|
| 3+3 | 181 (100) | 79 (43.6) |
| 3+4 | 0 | 92 (50.8) |
| 4+3 | 0 | 8 (4.4) |
| 4+4 | 0 | 1 (0.6) |
| 4+5 | 0 | 1 (0.6) |
| Total | 181 | 181 |
Compared to the Gleason score in the biopsy specimen, the score in the prostatectomy specimen was unchanged in 43.6% and higher in 56.4%.
