Nodular Hyperplasia of the Prostate Flashcards
1
Q
What is another name for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia?
A
Nodular Prostatic Hyperplasia
2
Q
What conditions is BPH characterized by?
A
Enlargement of the prostate, urinary outflow obstruction and proliferation of glands and stroma
3
Q
What is clinical prostatism?
A
BPH severe enough to interfere with urination
4
Q
Where does early nodular hyperplasia occur?
A
The transitional zone
5
Q
BPH is shown. What are the typical histo findings?
A
Proliferation of epithelial cells of acini and ductules, SMC and stromal fibroblasts
6
Q
What is the epithelial component in BPH composed of?
A
2 layers
- Polarizeed clear cuboidal cells
- Flattened basal cells betwixt the cuboidal acinar cells and the stroma
7
Q
What is the typical clinical presentation of BPH?
A
Hx of decreased vigor of urinary stream and increasing urinary frequency
