Pathophysiology of benign prostate enlargement and lower urinary tract symptoms: Current concepts
Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are highly prevalent in the aging population, particularly in men. Historically, prostate enlargement was thought to be responsible for most cases of male LUTS. Several risk factors for the development of benign prostate enlargement/hyperplasia (BPE/BPH) have been...
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| description | Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are highly prevalent in the aging population, particularly in men. Historically, prostate enlargement was thought to be responsible for most cases of male LUTS. Several risk factors for the development of benign prostate enlargement/hyperplasia (BPE/BPH) have been identified, including age, genetics, hormones, growth factors, inflammation, and lifestyle factors. However, as our knowledge continues to evolve, male LUTS are no longer managed entirely in a prostate-centric fashion. In this article, we review current concepts in the epidemiology, etiology, and pathophysiology of BPE/BPH and male LUTS. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-e9d39ea5c4574974ad12d4bce337ba8d2022-12-22T01:01:07ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsTzu-Chi Medical Journal1016-31902223-89562017-01-01292798310.4103/tcmj.tcmj_20_17Pathophysiology of benign prostate enlargement and lower urinary tract symptoms: Current conceptsCheng-Ling LeeHann-Chorng KuoLower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are highly prevalent in the aging population, particularly in men. Historically, prostate enlargement was thought to be responsible for most cases of male LUTS. Several risk factors for the development of benign prostate enlargement/hyperplasia (BPE/BPH) have been identified, including age, genetics, hormones, growth factors, inflammation, and lifestyle factors. However, as our knowledge continues to evolve, male LUTS are no longer managed entirely in a prostate-centric fashion. In this article, we review current concepts in the epidemiology, etiology, and pathophysiology of BPE/BPH and male LUTS.http://www.tcmjmed.com/article.asp?issn=1016-3190;year=2017;volume=29;issue=2;spage=79;epage=83;aulast=LeeBenign prostate enlargementBenign prostate hyperplasiaBladder outlet obstructionLower urinary tract symptoms |
| spellingShingle | Cheng-Ling Lee Hann-Chorng Kuo Pathophysiology of benign prostate enlargement and lower urinary tract symptoms: Current concepts Tzu-Chi Medical Journal Benign prostate enlargement Benign prostate hyperplasia Bladder outlet obstruction Lower urinary tract symptoms |
| title | Pathophysiology of benign prostate enlargement and lower urinary tract symptoms: Current concepts |
| title_full | Pathophysiology of benign prostate enlargement and lower urinary tract symptoms: Current concepts |
| title_fullStr | Pathophysiology of benign prostate enlargement and lower urinary tract symptoms: Current concepts |
| title_full_unstemmed | Pathophysiology of benign prostate enlargement and lower urinary tract symptoms: Current concepts |
| title_short | Pathophysiology of benign prostate enlargement and lower urinary tract symptoms: Current concepts |
| title_sort | pathophysiology of benign prostate enlargement and lower urinary tract symptoms current concepts |
| topic | Benign prostate enlargement Benign prostate hyperplasia Bladder outlet obstruction Lower urinary tract symptoms |
| url | http://www.tcmjmed.com/article.asp?issn=1016-3190;year=2017;volume=29;issue=2;spage=79;epage=83;aulast=Lee |
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