Author Question: Compare and contrast benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostate cancer in terms of clinical picture ... (Read 2501 times)

darbym82 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

Compare and contrast benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostate cancer in terms of clinical picture and the group of the prostate glands involved.

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Question 2

The accumulation of fluid within the tunica vaginalis is called a __________.

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Toya9913 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Both have a similar clinical picture in that there is obstruction of the bladder neck resulting in incomplete bladder emptying, difficulty urinating, and signs and symptoms of urinary tract obstruction.
BPH is enlargement of the prostate gland secondary to hyperplasia from the stiulation of dihydrotestosterone; it involves the inner group of glands of the prostate.
Prostate cancer involves the outer group of glands of the prostate.

Answer to Question 2

Hydrocele