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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

 Syn. BPH , Nodular hyperplasia of prostate gland , Benign enlargement of prostate

Signs & Symptoms

 Urinary urgency
Note: Storage symptoms
Ref: Uptodate [ Clinical manifestations and diagnostic evaluation of benign prostatic hyperplasia] Harrison [ 631]
Lower urinary tract symptoms
Ref: Cecil [ 720]
Nocturia #IPSS _Criteria
Note: Storage symptoms
Ref: Uptodate [ Clinical manifestations and diagnostic evaluation of benign prostatic hyperplasia] Harrison [ 631]
Voiding symptoms
Note: Slow urinary stream, splitting or spraying of the urinary stream, intermittent urinary stream, hesitancy, straining to void, and terminal dribbling
Ref: Uptodate [ Clinical manifestations and diagnostic evaluation of benign prostatic hyperplasia]

Physical Examination

 Diffusely enlarged firm prostate
Ref: Uptodate [ Clinical manifestations and diagnostic evaluation of benign prostatic hyperplasia]
Enlarged prostate
Ref: Uptodate [ Clinical manifestations and diagnostic evaluation of benign prostatic hyperplasia]
Nontender prostate
Ref: Uptodate [ Clinical manifestations and diagnostic evaluation of benign prostatic hyperplasia]

Lab / Serology

Imagin Study

 Symmetric enlargement of the prostate
Ref: Uptodate [ Clinical presentation and diagnosis of prostate cancer]

Complication

 Acute urinary retention
Ref: Uptodate [ Clinical manifestations and diagnostic evaluation of benign prostatic hyperplasia]
Hydronephrosis
Ref: Uptodate [ Clinical manifestations and diagnostic evaluation of benign prostatic hyperplasia]
Recurrent urinary tract infections
Ref: Uptodate [ Clinical manifestations and diagnostic evaluation of benign prostatic hyperplasia]

Risk Factors

 Elder
Ref: Uptodate [ Clinical manifestations and diagnostic evaluation of benign prostatic hyperplasia]

Cause

Other