benign prostatic hyperplasia (redirected from Prostatic hyperplasia)

hyperplasia /hy·per·pla·sia/ (-pla´zhah) abnormal increase in the number of normal cells in normal arrangement in an organ or tissue, which increases its volume.hyperplas´tic

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adrenal cortical hyperplasia , adrenocortical hyperplasia hyperplasia of adrenal cortical cells, as in adrenogenital syndrome and Cushing's syndrome.

benign prostatic hyperplasia  age-associated enlargement of the prostate resulting from proliferation of both stromal and glandular elements; it may cause urethral obstruction and compression.

C-cell hyperplasia  a premalignant stage in the development of the familial forms of medullary thyroid carcinoma, characterized by multicentric patches of parafollicular cells (C cells).

congenital adrenal hyperplasia  (CAH) a group of inherited disorders of cortisol biosynthesis that result in compensatory hypersecretion of corticotropin and subsequent adrenal hyperplasia, excessive androgen production, and a spectrum of phenotypes.

cutaneous lymphoid hyperplasia  a group of benign cutaneous disorders with lesions clinically and histologically resembling those of malignant lymphoma.

focal nodular hyperplasia  (FNH) a benign, firm, nodular, highly vascular tumor of the liver, resembling cirrhosis.

intravascular papillary endothelial hyperplasia  a benign vascular tumor usually occurring as a solitary nodule of the head, neck, or finger and resembling angiosarcoma.

nodular hyperplasia of the prostate  benign prostatic h.

verrucous hyperplasia  a superficial, typically white, hyperplastic lesion of the oral mucosa, usually occurring in older males and believed to be a precursor to verrucous carcinoma.

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benign prostatic hyperplasia

n. Abbr. BPH

A nonmalignant enlargement of the prostate gland commonly occurring in men after the age of 50, and sometimes leading to compression of the urethra and obstruction of the flow of urine.

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Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

A noncancerous condition of the prostate that causes overgrowth of the prostate tissue, thus enlarging the prostate and obstructing urination.

Mentioned in: Prostate Biopsy, Prostate Cancer

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benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH),

a histologic diagnosis associated with nonmalignant, noninflammatory enlargement of the prostate, most common among men over 50 years of age. BPH diagnosis can only be made after biopsy or resection; otherwise the diagnosis is benign prostatic enlargement. BPH is usually progressive and may lead to urethral obstruction and to interference with urine flow, urinary frequency, nocturia, dysuria, and urinary tract infections. Treatment may include medication, localized application of heat, balloon dilation, laser vaporization, and microwave hyperthermia. Surgical resection of the enlarged prostate is sometimes necessary. Also called benign prostatic hypertrophy, prostatic hypertrophy. Compare prostatitis. See also prostatectomy.

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benign prostatic hyperplasia (bi·nīnˑ pr·staˑ·tik hī·per·plāˑ·zh),

n condition marked by enlargement of the prostate gland that exerts pressure on the urethra thereby obstructing the flow of urine.

Benign prostatic hyperplasia.

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prostatic

pertaining to or emanating from the prostate.

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prostatic abscess

occurs in dogs, often as a complication of benign prostatic hypertrophy and squamous metaplasia. Clinical signs are variable, sometimes resembling those of acute prostatitis with fever and systemic illness, or they can be similar to those of chronic prostatitis with straining, dysuria and hematuria.

benign prostatic hyperplasia

a diffuse glandular and stromal hyperplasia and hypertrophy of the prostate is commonly seen in dogs from middle age, increasing in frequency and degree with advancing age. Clinical effects are minimal or absent in the majority of dogs, but occasionally dysuria and constipation result. Infection can be a complication, causing an acute or chronic prostatitis.

prostatic calculi

occur uncommonly in dogs. May originate in the urinary tract, becoming lodged in the prostate, or form within prostatic tissue.

prostatic cyst

may occur in association with benign prostatic hyperplasia or as a separate entity, developing from vestiges of müllerian ducts.

prostatic fluid

secretion of the prostate; the third, sperm-free, fraction in a dog semen collection.

prostatic inflammation

see prostatitis.

prostatic massage

firm digital pressure and massage of the prostate, applied per rectum, may be performed to increase the amount of cellular material and secretions collected in a urine or prostatic wash sample.

prostatic neoplasms

adenocarcinomas occur infrequently in older dogs, invading locally and metastasizing to sublumbar lymph nodes and lumbar vertebrae.

prostatic wash

placement of a urinary catheter in the prostatic urethra and a flush followed by aspiration of fluid is used to obtain samples for culture and cytology in the diagnosis of prostatic disease.