Molecular and cellular pathogenesis of benign prostatic hyperplasia

KL Lee, DM Peehl - The Journal of urology, 2004 - Elsevier
PURPOSE:: Symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is one of the most common
ailments seen by the urologist. Significant advances have occurred in medical and surgical
therapy, and in the understanding of the biology of this disease. However, the basic science
literature is often conflicting and confusing, without a unified voice. We report the current
state of knowledge of the molecular and cellular basis of BPH. MATERIALS AND
METHODS:: We compiled and interpreted basic science studies relevant to BPH …