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Prostatic calculi: a review.

R Klimas, B Bennett, W A Gardner

    The Prostate
    |January 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Prostatic calculi, or prostate stones, are uncommon in younger men but frequent in males over 50. They often form due to prostatic fluid obstruction and stasis, sometimes causing urinary symptoms.

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    Area of Science:

    • Urology
    • Pathology

    Background:

    • Prostatic calculi are uncommon in children and men under 40, but prevalent in males over 50.
    • They can be solitary or clustered and are frequently associated with other conditions like nodular hyperplasia, prostatic carcinoma, or metabolic abnormalities.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the characteristics, formation mechanisms, symptoms, and treatment of prostatic calculi.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of prostatic calculi formation, clinical presentation, and management.

    Main Results:

    • Prostatic calculi are often asymptomatic but can cause urinary stream reduction, prostatism, and severe lower back/leg pain.
    • Formation involves calcification of corpora amylacea or precipitation of prostatic secretions, driven by obstruction and stasis.

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  • Infection appears to be a secondary complication of stone formation.

    • Conclusions:

    • Prostatectomy offers the most effective complete removal of prostatic calculi.
    • Understanding the underlying mechanisms is crucial for managing these calculi and associated conditions.