Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH): A Clinically Focused Update with Evidence-Based Management Recommendations
Pathophysiology & Epidemiology – Clinical Relevance Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a histopathological diagnosis defined by stromal and epithelial proliferation within the prostatic transition zone—the anatomical region encircling the urethra. Importantly, BPH ≠ BPH symptoms: many men exhibit histologic BPH on biopsy or prostatectomy specimens without concurrent lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). Conversely, LUTS may…
