Benign prostatic hypertrophy

external

• Synonyms

  • BPH
  • Enlarged prostate

• Effects

  • Prostatic enlargement
  • Bladder outflow obstruction
  • Haematuria
  • Raised prostate specific antigen

• Parents

  • Genito-urinary pathology
  • Urological disease

• Treatments

  • Alpha-1 adrenoceptor blocker
  • Finasteride
  • Trans-urethral resection of prostate
  • Urinary catheter