A 70-year-old man has a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) value of 6 ng/mL and a negative digital rectal examination (DRE). These results indicate:
A) prostatic hypertrophy.
B) prostate cancer.
C) internal hemorrhoids.
D) a normal finding.

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The normal range for the PSA value is less than 4 ng/mL and between 4 and 10 ng/mL is borderline, with older men having normal higher levels. Considering the patient's age, a negative DRE and borderline PSA value probably represent a normal finding.

A 70-Year-Old Man Has a Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Value of 6