📋Overview
This condition involves a cellular increase that leads to the physical expansion of the prostate gland. Because the prostate surrounds the urethra, this growth can compress the urinary channel and potentially interfere with the normal passage of urine from the bladder.
The growth is benign, meaning it is not cancerous and is not typically associated with an increased risk of malignancy. Clinical terminology may also refer to the condition as benign prostatic enlargement or benign prostatic obstruction.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C1704272Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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