Preferred Label : Prostatic hyperplasia, benign;
Symbol : BPH;
CISMeF acronym : BPH;
Type : Phenotype or locus, molecular basis unknown;
Description : Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) refers to the nonmalignant growth of the prostate
gland, and is histologically defined as hyperplasia of the prostate gland. BPH is
an age-related phenomenon in men beginning at about age 40 years. BPH may result in
prostatic enlargement and clinical symptoms most commonly affecting the lower urinary
tract. These symptoms may be obstructive, including hesitancy, weak flow, and urinary
retention, or irritative, including increased frequency and urgency. However, not
all men with histologic BPH will develop prostatic enlargement or urinary symptoms
(review by Roehrborn, 2005).;
Inheritance : Autosomal dominant;
Prefixed ID : %600082;
Origin ID : 600082;
UMLS CUI : C1704272;
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