Prostate examination findings of a hard, irregular, painless nodule with obliteration of the median sulcus are signs of
A)benign prostatic hypertrophy.
B)cancer of the prostate.
C)longstanding prostatitis.
D)swelling caused by aging.
E)acute prostatitis.

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Obliteration of the median sulcus is consistent with organ enlargement; associated findings of a hard, irregular, and painless nodule are more likely a cancerous growth.

Prostate Examination Findings of a Hard, Irregular, Painless Nodule with Obliteration