Emperor Naruhito visits hospital for more prostate tests

Society | Nov 28

Emperor Naruhito visits hospital for more prostate tests

TOKYO, Nov 28 (NHK) - Japan's Emperor Naruhito has visited a hospital to have his prostate examined again after the previous test results showed some slightly concerning data.

The Emperor left the Imperial Palace on Sunday morning to visit a hospital in Tokyo.

He previously received an MRI examination on November 6 at the University of Tokyo Hospital.

The Imperial Household Agency said the results were generally good except for the enlargement of the prostate.

But it also said the level of a protein called PSA in his blood sample was a little higher than normal and that more detailed examinations would be conducted by taking a prostate biopsy. ...continue reading

Source: ANNnewsCH

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