The diagnostic value of abdominal ultrasound, urine cytology and prostate-specific antigen testing in the lower urinary tract symptoms clinic

Abstract

The addition of abdominal ultrasound scanning, urine cytology and PSA testing as part of an LUTS assessment protocol can help to diagnose significant, potentially life-threatening conditions in up to 6.6% of patients. While the pick up rate of each individual condition is not higher in the LUTS patient than in the general population, the combined pick up rate may justify these additional investigations.