Table 5.
Comparison of Gleason Sum Score (GSS) by Digital Rectal Exam (DRE) and Age in Group A Versus Group B
| Age | n | GSS 6 | GSS 7-10 | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group A | ||||
| Abnormal DRE | ||||
| >55 | 27 | 18 (66.7%) | 9 (33.3%) | |
| 56-69 | 139 | 69 (49.4%) | 70 (50.6%) | |
| 70-80 | 85 | 26 (30.9%) | 59 (69.1%) | |
| Total | 251 | 113 (45%) | 138 (55%) | |
| Normal DRE | ||||
| >55 | 9 | 4 (44.4%) | 5 (55.6%) | |
| 56-69 | 87 | 49 (56.8%) | 38 (43.2%) | |
| 70-80 | 55 | 25 (44.7%) | 30 (55.3%) | |
| Total | 151 | 78 (52%) | 73 (48%) | |
| Group B | ||||
| Abnormal DRE | ||||
| >55 | 15 | 8 (53.3%) | 7 (46.7%) | 0.3939 |
| 56-69 | 75 | 21 (28%) | 54 (72.0%) | 0.0022* |
| 70-80 | 43 | 19 (44.2%) | 24 (55.8%) | 0.1280 |
| Total | 133 | 48 (36.1%) | 92 (63.9%) | |
| Normal DRE | ||||
| >55 | 65 | 34 (52.3%) | 31 (47.7%) | 0.7325 |
| 56-69 | 274 | 109 (39.8%) | 165 (60.2%) | 0.0067* |
| 70-80 | 80 | 29 (36.3%) | 51 (63.7%) | 0.2834 |
| Total | 419 | 172 (41.1%) | 247 (58.9%) |
*Statistically significant difference in GSS 7-10 in Group B vs Group A in the age group 56-69 with a normal or abnormal DRE.