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Normal ranges for PSA, PSA density, and MRI-assessed prostate volume in healthy males from Germany

  • By

  • Maximilian Lindholz

  • Ivo G. Schoots

  • Robin Bülow

  • Patrick Asbach

  • Marc Kölln

  • Saskia Nolte

  • Salina Alaro

  • Richard Ruppel

  • Norbert Hosten

  • Tobias Penzkofer

  • Charlie A. Hamm

  • September 25, 2026

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    The study establishes normative reference values for PSA, MRI-derived prostate volume, and PSA density in healthy males from Germany.

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    Prostate volume quantification via MRI is more accurate than traditional transrectal ultrasound methods, particularly for larger glands.

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    The research utilizes data from the Study of Health in Pomerania, focusing on men aged 20-79 without reported prostate diseases.

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    Participants were excluded if they had diagnoses of prostate cancer, lower urinary tract symptoms, or benign prostatic hyperplasia.

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    Automated segmentation for prostate volume measurement showed greater consistency compared to manual contouring methods.

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Reference values for PSA, PSA density, and MRI prostate volume in healthy German men

  • by Maximilian Lindholz, Ivo G. Schoots, Robin Bülow, Patrick Asbach, Marc Kölln, Saskia Nolte, Salina Alaro, Richard Ruppel, Norbert Hosten, Tobias Penzkofer, Charlie A. Hamm

  • September 25, 2026

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