Disorders of the prostate: Lower urinary tract obstruction and prostatitis

摘要: Abstract The prostate is a key gland in men that has both exocrine and endocrine function related to procreation defense. Prostate disorders are common as they age. two most benign prostatic enlargement (BPE) prostatitis. Both can cause lower urinary tract obstruction (LUTO). With regard BPE, there general causes, linked hyperandrogenism. first adenomatous growth. This hyperplasia. hyperplasia of tissue results compression the portion urethra. second an edema prostate. arises from inflammation, hyperhistaminemia, hyperaldosteronism, or some combination three. distinction allows for personalized approach treatment based on pathophysiology rather than solely symptomology. Prostatitis largely asymptomatic men. It similar circumstances but with greater intensity pelvic stasis inflammation. chapter reviews origin purpose prostate, evaluation, each these at level root cause.