Shortcomings of using prostatic specific antigen levels

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Explain the benefits and shortcomings of using prostatic specific antigen (PSA) levels to diagnose benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)? Could an elevated PSA level be seen with any other medical conditions?

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