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Correlation between liver cirrhosis and benign prostatic hyperplasia: a morphological study.

B Frea1, S Annoscia, G Stanta

  • 1Department of Clinical Urology, University of Trieste, Italy.

Urological Research
|January 1, 1987
PubMed
Summary

Liver cirrhosis in men may delay and reduce the occurrence of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Cirrhosis is linked to hormonal changes that differ from typical BPH development, affecting prostate tissue growth patterns.

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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Urology
  • Hepatology

Background:

  • Hormonal changes in elderly males, including decreased testosterone and increased estradiol, are linked to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
  • Male liver cirrhosis is associated with similar endocrine alterations, suggesting a potential impact on prostate health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between liver cirrhosis and the development of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
  • To compare the prevalence and characteristics of BPH in men with and without liver cirrhosis.

Main Methods:

  • A post-mortem study was conducted comparing the prostates of 51 men who died with liver cirrhosis to a control group without liver disease.
  • Histopathological evaluation of prostate tissue was performed to assess the occurrence and type of hyperplasia.

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Main Results:

  • The occurrence of BPH was diminished and delayed in cirrhotic subjects compared to the general population.
  • In cirrhotic men, BPH presented more frequently as early nodular hyperplasia or stromal hyperplasia, indicating estrogenic influence.
  • In the general population, stromal and epithelial hyperplasia, suggesting androgenic stimulation, were nearly equally present.

Conclusions:

  • Liver cirrhosis appears to alter the hormonal milieu in a way that diminishes and delays the development of BPH.
  • The distinct patterns of hyperplasia observed in cirrhotic men suggest a shift towards estrogenic prevalence in BPH development under these conditions.