Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Benign prostatic hyperplasia is a common and costly disease that affects older men. This article reviews the underlying histopathologic changes that cause benign prostatic hyperplasia. The symptoms and systematic evaluation of the patient are described, along with the current therapeutic options for...

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Published in:The American journal of the medical sciences 1997-10, Vol.314 (4), p.239-244
Main Author: Clarke, Jr, H S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adrenergic alpha-Antagonists - therapeutic use
Aged
Finasteride - therapeutic use
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Prostate - pathology
Prostate - physiology
Prostatectomy
Prostatic Hyperplasia - diagnosis
Prostatic Hyperplasia - physiopathology
Prostatic Hyperplasia - therapy
Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
Urinary Bladder - metabolism
Urination
Urination Disorders
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Summary:Benign prostatic hyperplasia is a common and costly disease that affects older men. This article reviews the underlying histopathologic changes that cause benign prostatic hyperplasia. The symptoms and systematic evaluation of the patient are described, along with the current therapeutic options for treatment.
ISSN:0002-9629
DOI:10.1097/00000441-199710000-00006