Table 3 Comparison between the binomial results of canine prostate-specific arginine esterase (CPSE; a value ≥ 61 ng/ml was regarded as positive) and those of clinical evaluation, ultrasonography and cytology for the diagnosis of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in dogs
CPSEa, b, c | Clinical evaluationa | Ultrasonographyb | Cytologyc | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
+ve | –ve | +ve | –ve | +ve | –ve | |
+ve | 30 | 1 | 29 | 2 | 28 | 3 |
–ve | 4 | 25 | 3 | 26 | 1 | 28 |
Total | 34 | 26 | 32 | 28 | 29 | 31 |