Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Case contributed by Roberto Schubert
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Weak urinary stream for years, frequency and hesitancy.

Patient Data

Age: 70 years
Gender: Male

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

mri

Enlarged transition zone with heterogeneous signal intensity, compatible with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

Case Discussion

Hyperplasia of the transition zone compressing the peripheral zone of the prostate.

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