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define benign hyperplasia/hypertrophy of the prostate
benign enlargement of the prostate tissue, esp around the urethra.
what is the cause of benign hyperplasia/hypertrophy of the prostate
is some enlargement common before 40?
what are the symptoms
often asymptomless
how does enlargement obstruct the urethra
what does partial obstruction mean?
2. stagnant urine --> increased risk of infection
3. poor urinary stream
4. bladder hypertrophy to push urine past obstruction
- diverticulae
- infection
- claculi
5. back pressure to ureters --> progressive hydonephrosis --> renal failure
what are the clinical features of BPH?
1. hesitancy
2. terminal dribbling
3. poor urine stream
4. frequency and noctura
5. signs of secondary infection
6. lateral lobes are enlarged (SMOOTH AND FIRM, NOT HARD)
DEFINE carcinoma of the prostate
malignancy of the prostate gland
who is carcinoma of the prostate common in
who is carcinoma of the prostate rare in
where is the tumour usually
posterior part of prostate beneath the capsule
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