This condition is corrected through surgery. It is important to note that hypertrophy is the enlargement of exisitng cells whereas as hyperplasia is an increase in the number of normal cells. A benign enlargement of the prostate gland which begins normally after age 50, years probably secondary to the effects of male hormones. If significant enlargement occurs, it may pinch off the urethra making urination difficult or impossible. The surgical removal of the prostate gland.
Transurethral prostatectomy is performed through the urethral canal of the penis.
The second most common malignancy in men. A malignant tumur of glandular origin in the prostate. Most commonly seen in older men, with the age of 73 being the average age at the time of diagnosis. A family history for prostate cancer and perhaps a diet that is high in fat are considered to be risk factors for this malignancy. Early detection is possible through annual digital rectal examinations and routine PSA testing.