BPH

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) refers to the nonmalignant enlargement or hyperplasia of prostate tissue and is a major cause of lower urinary tract symptoms in men. With age, the prevalence of the disease rises. Indeed, the histological prevalence of BPH at autopsy ranges from 50% to 60% in men in their 60s to 80% to 90% in those over 70 years.

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

Introduction Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) refers to the nonmalignant enlargement or hyperplasia of prostate tissue and is a major cause of lower urinary tract symptoms in men. With age, the prevalence of the disease rises. Indeed, the histological prevalence of BPH at autopsy ranges from 50% to 60% in men in their 60s to 80% … Read more