Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Definition

• Nodular hyperplasia or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) consists of a nonmalignant enlargement of the prostate because of overgrowth of the epithelium and fibromuscular tissue of the transition zone and periurethral area.

• It occurs commonly in men after 50 years of age, sometimes leading to compression of the urethra and obstruction of the flow of urine.

Clinical features