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

Table 2 Records from clinical examination, ultrasonography and cytology in 31 dogs (group C) without benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) as determined by cytological examination of prostatic aspirates

Clinical examination		Ultrasonography-suggested condition			Cytology (BPH⁻)		Dogs (n)
Physical signs	DRE	BPH	CPH	Prostatitis	Prostatitis	Metaplasia
Absent	Normal	No	No	No	No	No	23
	Normal	No	No	No	Yes	No	2
	Abnormal	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	1
Present	Normal	No	No	No	No	No	1
	Normal	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	1
	Abnormal	No	Yes	No	No	Yes	1
		No	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	1
		Yes	No	No	Yes	No	1

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