Benign prostatic hyperplasia and lower urinary tract symptoms in men: etiology, pathophysiology and epidemiology

Abstract

The aim of this article is to summarize information regarding the etiology, pathophysiology and epidemiology of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS - lower urinary tract symptoms) in men.

Keywords

• benign prostatic hyperplasia
• lower urinary tract symptoms
• etiology
• pathophysiology
• epidemiology