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  • Urology
  • Andrology
  • Pathophysiology

Context:

  • Benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) and chronic prostatitis (CP) are prevalent male lower urinary tract conditions.
  • BPH frequently co-occurs with or is complicated by CP.
  • Understanding the interplay between these conditions is crucial for effective management.

Purpose:

  • To review the epidemiological data, pathogenesis, and clinical characteristics of BPH and CP.
  • To elucidate the relationship between BPH and CP, particularly when BPH is complicated by CP.
  • To evaluate current and emerging therapeutic strategies for these conditions.

Summary:

  • BPH and CP are common male diseases, with a significant overlap and complication rate.
  • Inflammation is implicated in the pathogenesis of BPH.
  • CP-complicated BPH presents with more severe clinical and pathological features, including increased age, prostate weight, volume, and International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS).

Impact:

  • Highlights the complex relationship between BPH and CP, emphasizing the role of inflammation.
  • Provides insights into clinical features differentiating simple BPH from CP-complicated BPH.
  • Evaluates therapeutic options including alpha1-receptor blockers, 5alpha-reductase inhibitors, antibiotics, and novel agents like ultrasound microbubble contrast agents.