During a normal prostate palpation, the prostate gland should feel smooth, firm, and elastic, with a slightly rounded shape. It typically measures about 2.5 cm in width and has a symmetrical appearance. There should be no nodules, tenderness, or irregularities present, and the surrounding tissue should feel normal without any signs of swelling or abnormalities. Overall, a normal prostate should not cause discomfort during the examination.
Size: sometimes the prostate is enlarged, some other times is not Shape: can differ from normal nut shape Consistency: much harder, it is attached to the nearby structures (this is one of its major characteristics which makes an urologyst think it is a prostate cancer)
Palpation of the prostate gland through the rectum is a physical examination technique known as digital rectal exam (DRE). It involves a healthcare provider inserting a lubricated, gloved finger into the rectum to feel the prostate gland for any abnormalities such as nodules, enlargement, or tenderness. DRE is commonly used to screen for prostate cancer and assess prostate health.
A prostate of 24g is somewhat enlarged. A "normal" prostate is somewhere between 15-20g.
PSA is just one indicator of prostate cancer. It is possible to have prostate cancer and have a normal PSA reading.
A normal healthy prostate gland is about the size of a walnut.
It has the approximate size of a walnut.
A 20mg prostate would be tiny. A normal healthy adult has a prostate somewhere between 15-20g.
palpation
The prostate gland is about the size of a walnut. As we grow older (at about 40), it enlarges a bit. This condition is called Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
the size of an average walnut
The prostate is roughly the size of a walnut and weighs about 10-15 grams.
A tumor in the prostate interferes with proper control of the bladder and normal sexual functioning.