Establishment of Normal Prostate Sizes within Age Groups in Southeast Nigerians

Authors

  • E. Anyanwu Department of Anatomy, College of Medicine, Enugu State University of Science & Technology, Author
  • C.I.P. Anibeze Department of Human Anatomy, College of Medicine and Health Science, Abia State University Author
  • F.C. Akpuaka Department of Human Anatomy, College of Medicine and Health Science, Abia State University Author
  • S. Mgbor Department of Human Anatomy, College of Medicine and Health Science, Abia State University Author

Keywords:

Prostate size, age, ultrasound

Abstract

Prostrate size viz; Prostate length, longitudinal thickness, transverse thickness and volume were measured by trans-abdominal ultrasound among selected 113 subjects in South East of Nigeria. The subjects ranged from age 15 to 85. The result showed statistically significant relationship between age and prostate size (P<0.01). It also established a normogram of the prostate sizes within the selected age groups.

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Published

2004-06-30

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 1 (2004)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Establishment of Normal Prostate Sizes within Age Groups in Southeast Nigerians. (2004). Journal of Experimental and Clinical Anatomy, 3(1), 42-44. https://jecajournal.com/index.php/home/article/view/379