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What is the medical term meaning benign growth of the tissue in the prostate gland?
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the medical term meaning noncancerous growth of prostate tissue.
Does benign prostatic hyperplasia cause a cancerous enlargement of the prostate?
No, a benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) does not cause a cancerous enlargement of the prostate. A BPH is not cancerous. It is defined as a noncancerous enlargement of the prostate gland.
How many men have benign prostate hyperplasia?
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Excessive development or enlargement of the prostate gland is called?
Prostatic Hyperplasia
Enlargement of the prostate gland in men is called?
hyperplasia;it narrows the urethra, making it very difficult to void. "Mwanda"
If the prostate enlarges and decreases the urithral what is that called?
If the prostate enlarges and compresses the urethra, it is called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). This condition can lead to lower urinary tract symptoms such as increased frequency and urgency of urination.
Is benign prostatic hyperplasia the same as benign prostatic hypertrophy?
They are almost the same only because they are benign conditions of prostate, implicating the prostate cells. When hyperplasia happens, the number of prostate cells are multiplied. In cases of hypertrophy, the prostate cells are enlarged, without being multiplied. Sometimes they occur both as a single condition.
What is common noncancerous condition of the prostate in older men?
Benign prostatic hyperplasia, (BPH) is a common noncancerous condition of the prostate in older men. This is an enlargement of the prostate that is not cancerous.
Benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) - resources?
Alternative NamesResources - benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH)InformationThe following organizations provide information on benign prostate hyperplasia (prostate enlargement):American Urological Association Foundation - www.auafoundation.orgNational Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse - www.kidney.niddk.nih.gov
What is the pathophysiology of enlargement of prostate gland?
An enlargement of the prostate gland may restrict the flow of urine from the bladder. The prostate gland grows larger due to an increase in the number of cells, hyperplasia.
Which minimally invasive procedure is expected to replace Transurethral resection of the prostate for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia?
Photoselective vaporization of the prostate (GreenLight PVP)
What is the width of the prostate gland?
The prostate gland is about the size of a walnut. As we grow older (at about 40), it enlarges a bit. This condition is called Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
