Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Presentation
Frequency of micturation, weak stream with hesitancy.
Patient Data
Age: 63 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Ultrasound
Transverse
Markedly enlarged prostate. It weighs about 155 g. The residual urine postmicturation = 44 ml.
The median lobe of the prostate indents the bladder base.
Case Discussion
Benign prostatic hyperplasia with postmictutration residual and diffuse bladder wall thickening with reduced urinary bladder capacity.This is a very common condition in older males.
Ultrasound has difficulty distinguishing benign from malignant prostate pathology.