Does prostate calcification cause psa elevation?

Prostate calcification itself does not cause PSA elevation, but the cause of prostate calcification can cause PSA elevation.

PSA refers to prostate specific antigen, which is secreted by prostate epithelial cells and surrounding tissues. It exists in free and combined forms in the body. Prostate calcification itself does not increase the secretion of the substance, so it does not cause PSA elevation. However, prostate calcification is usually caused by prostatitis, prostatic hyperplasia, prostate cancer and other diseases. The above diseases can lead to PSA elevation

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