BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERTROPHY

• This is most commonly found in men over 60 years.

Clinical features

Urinary flow obstruction.

Acute urinary retention may occur if the gland suddenly enlarges in size due to infection or congestion.

Hematuria due to urethral bleeding may be the presenting symptom.

• On per rectal examination prostate may feel large, elastic and uniform inconsistency.

Investigation

Ultrasound prostate shows large prostate.

Management

, Tamsolusin

, Flomaxtra

• Transurethral resection of prostatic tissue is the treatment of choice.