Hiperplasia benigna da próstata.

After reviewing the clinical, diagnostic and therapeutic attitude related to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, the authors present the guidelines for Generalists, in terms of practical handling and when and how to refer their patients to the Urology consultation. Based on the criteria presented, General...

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Main Authors: J L Fuente De Carvalho, A Sismeiro, L Campos Pinheiro, M T Catalão Castro, M J Carmona Luís, M J Abreu, M Mendes Silva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ordem dos Médicos 2001-04-01
Series:Acta Médica Portuguesa
Online Access:https://www.actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/1835
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description After reviewing the clinical, diagnostic and therapeutic attitude related to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, the authors present the guidelines for Generalists, in terms of practical handling and when and how to refer their patients to the Urology consultation. Based on the criteria presented, Generalists must refer their patients to the Urology consultation in the presence of mild or severe symptoms, ages below 50 years, diabetes or neurological disturbances, disturbed voiding, palpable bladder, palpable nodule or a diffusely hardened or asymmetric gland revealed by digital rectal examination, hematuria, urinary tract infection, renal impairment or PSA above 4 nglml in patients aged below 70 years.
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spelling doaj.art-d4888f0c6d014194814678bbc99898802022-12-22T03:54:56ZengOrdem dos MédicosActa Médica Portuguesa0870-399X1646-07582001-04-0114210.20344/amp.1835Hiperplasia benigna da próstata.J L Fuente De Carvalho0A SismeiroL Campos PinheiroM T Catalão CastroM J Carmona LuísM J AbreuM Mendes SilvaServiço de Urologia, Hospital Santo António, Porto.After reviewing the clinical, diagnostic and therapeutic attitude related to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, the authors present the guidelines for Generalists, in terms of practical handling and when and how to refer their patients to the Urology consultation. Based on the criteria presented, Generalists must refer their patients to the Urology consultation in the presence of mild or severe symptoms, ages below 50 years, diabetes or neurological disturbances, disturbed voiding, palpable bladder, palpable nodule or a diffusely hardened or asymmetric gland revealed by digital rectal examination, hematuria, urinary tract infection, renal impairment or PSA above 4 nglml in patients aged below 70 years.https://www.actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/1835
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