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  • Medical Case Reports

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  • Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common condition in aging men.
  • Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are frequently associated with BPH.
  • Extremely enlarged prostates (giant BPH) are rare but present significant clinical challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a rare case of giant benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
  • To discuss the clinical presentation and management of massive prostate enlargement.
  • To explore potential etiological factors for extreme BPH development.

Main Methods:

  • Case presentation of a 59-year-old male with acute urinary retention.
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for prostate volume estimation.
  • Prostate biopsy to confirm benign prostatic hyperplasia.
  • Surgical management involving transvesical prostatectomy and transurethral resection.

Main Results:

  • The patient presented with severe lower urinary tract symptoms and urinary retention.
  • Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level was significantly elevated at 100 ng/mL.
  • Estimated prostate volume was 800 mL via MRI, confirmed as benign prostatic hyperplasia.
  • Surgical intervention successfully managed the condition.

Conclusions:

  • Giant BPH, though rare, requires prompt diagnosis and surgical intervention.
  • Elevated PSA and massive prostate size necessitate thorough investigation.
  • Further research is needed to understand the factors contributing to extreme BPH growth.