[Benign prostatic hyperplasia: background and diagnosis]

MMW Fortschr Med. 2007 Aug 16;149(33-34):25-8.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Lower UrinaryTracts Symptoms (LUTS) due to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) represent an increasing prevalent condition in ageing men. Patients often seek primarily consultation at their general practitioner. Aetiology and natural history of LUTS due to BPH have not been completely clarified. The development of symptomatic LUTS is age-dependent and determined to varying degrees by the presence of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), Benign Prostatic Enlargement (BPE) as well as Bladder Outlet Obstruction (BOO). A causal relationship does not always exist. Basis for a specific medical or surgical treatment in the individual patient with LUTS due to BPH is an exact diagnosis by the practising urologist.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Age Factors
  • Aged
  • Algorithms
  • Cystoscopy
  • Family Practice
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Multicenter Studies as Topic
  • Prostatic Hyperplasia / diagnosis*
  • Prostatic Hyperplasia / diagnostic imaging
  • Prostatic Hyperplasia / epidemiology
  • Prostatic Hyperplasia / physiopathology
  • Prostatic Hyperplasia / therapy
  • Prostatism / diagnosis*
  • Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
  • Risk Factors
  • Ultrasonography
  • Urodynamics