Enlargement of the prostate gland (only in men).
An enlarged prostate gland, a common condition as men age. Also known as benign prostatic hypertrophy.
A non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate that may interfere with urination.
Enlargement of the prostate gland in men, resulting in constriction of the urethra that may interfere with urination.
A nonmalignant enlargement of the prostate gland caused by excessive growth of prostatic nodules. It is the most common benign neoplasm of aging men, found on microscopic examination of the prostate in about 70% of men by age 60, and 90% of men by age 70. More than 440,000 men in the U.S. alone have surgery to correct the problem each year.
Discover a medical term that describes the noncancerous enlargement of the prostate gland. This condition, known as “benign prostatic hyperplasia,” entails the nonmalignant growth of the prostate, resulting in its enlargement. Unlike prostate cancer, this condition does not involve the presence of cancerous cells and is typically associated with age-related changes. Understanding this term aids in differentiating between benign prostatic hyperplasia and other prostate-related conditions.