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The change in the order of the Gleason score components (3+4 on prostatectomy | The change in the order of the Gleason score components (3+4 on prostatectomy | ||
versus 4+3 on core biopsy) may be explained by sampling. | versus 4+3 on core biopsy) may be explained by sampling. | ||
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====Separate nodule upgrades prostatectomy==== | |||
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A tumour nodule in the left mid portion of the gland (1.2 cm) is predominantly 4+3; the Gleason score for the case is assigned on the basis of the tumour nodule as Gleason score 7/10 (4+3). | |||
Overall, Gleason pattern 3 represents 65% of the cancer in the prostate, and Gleason pattern 4 represents 35% of the cancer in the prostate. | |||
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