Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6176105 | European Urology | 2016 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a very common problem among older men, which often manifests as lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), and can lead to potentially serious side effects. In our study we determined that men with mild to no current LUTS but increased prostate size are much more likely to develop LUTS presumed due to BPH in the future. This association was not seen in men treated with dutasteride, a drug approved for treatment of BPH. Our study reveals that men with a prostate size of 40.1-80Â ml are potential candidates for closer follow-up.
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Authors
Ross M. Simon, Lauren E. Howard, Daniel M. Moreira, Claus Roehrborn, Adriana C. Vidal, Ramiro Castro-Santamaria, Stephen J. Freedland,