Evaluation of biomarker canine-prostate specific arginine esterase (CPSE) for the diagnosis of benign prostatic hyperplasia

Table 1 Records from clinical examination, ultrasonography and cytology in 29 dogs (group A) diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) by cytological examination of prostatic aspirates

Clinical examination		Ultrasonography-suggested condition		Cytology (BPH+)	Dogs (n)
Physical signs	DRE	BPH	CPH	Prostatitis	Dogs (n)
Absent	Normal	No	No	Yes	1
	Abnormal	No	Yes	No	2
		No	Yes	Yes	1
		Yes	No	No	3
Present	Normal	No	Yes	No	3
		No	Yes	Yes	2
		Yes	No	No	1
	Abnormal	Yes	No	No	5
		No	Yes	No	7
		No	Yes	Yes	4

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