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Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the enlargement of the prostate gland, called benign when it is non-cancerous although growth can be rapid.

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What is the medical term meaning benign growth of the tissue in the prostate gland?

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the medical term meaning noncancerous growth of prostate tissue.


What is common noncancerous condition of the prostate in older men?

Benign prostatic hyperplasia, (BPH) is a common noncancerous condition of the prostate in older men. This is an enlargement of the prostate that is not cancerous.


Does benign prostatic hyperplasia cause a cancerous enlargement of the prostate?

No, a benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) does not cause a cancerous enlargement of the prostate. A BPH is not cancerous. It is defined as a noncancerous enlargement of the prostate gland.


What is the drug Diffundox used for?

Diffundox is used in the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms seen in men with benign (noncancerous) prostate enlargement.


What is psa in a blood test?

PSA stands for prostate-specific antigen, and it is a protein produced by both cancerous and noncancerous tissue in the prostate gland. A PSA blood test measures the level of this protein in the blood and is primarily used to screen for prostate cancer or monitor its progression in men.


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What is the medical term of tumor of the bone?

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Hypertrophy of the prostate?

Hypertrophy of the prostate (BPH) is a condition in which there is a non-cancer abnormal growth of prostate cells in number and size. It is an usual condition which comes with ages, i.e. when you reach your 50s your prostate will get enlarged.


What hormone promotes the development of the prostate gland?

Dihydrotestosterone (commonly abbreviated as DHT) is the hormone that promotes the development and growth of the prostate gland, as well the external genitalia (penis and scrotum) in men.


What tablets reduce size of prostate?

There are a few different types of medications which are used to reduce the size of the prostate. The first type are alpha blockers, such as Flomax, which work by relaxing the muscles of the prostate and increasing urine production which can reduce the swelling. The second type of medications are called 5-alpha reductase inhibitors, such as Avodart which reduce prostate swelling and can prevent further growth.


Do they remove the prostate during prostate cancer surgery?

Yes, in some cases of prostate cancer surgery, the prostate gland may be removed. This procedure is called a radical prostatectomy.


What is a myxoma?

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