Table 2.
Classification of the risk groups of prostate cancer [83].
Risk Group | Clinical Stage | PSA (ng/mL) | Gleason Score | Biopsy Criteria |
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Low | T1a or T1c | <10 | 2–6 | Unilateral or <50% of core involved |
Intermediate | T1b, T1c, or T2a | <10 | 3 + 4 = 7 | Bilateral |
High | T1b, T1c, T2b, or T3 | 10–20 | 4 + 3 = 7 | >50% of core involved or perineural invasion or ductal differentiation |
Very high | T4 | >20 | 8–10 | Lymphovascular invasion or neuroendocrine differentiation |