Benign prostatic hyperplasia

ICD-10 Code N40

Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Definition

A non-cancerous nodular enlargement of the prostate gland. It is characterized by the presence of epithelial cell nodules, and stromal nodules containing fibrous and smooth muscle elements. It is the most common urologic disorder in men, causing blockage of urine flow.

Also known as benign hyperplasia of prostate, benign hyperplasia of the prostate, benign prostate hyperplasia, benign prostatic hyperplasia, benign prostatic hyperplasia - BPH, benign prostatic hyperplasia (disease), benign prostatic Hypertrophy — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Genitourinary system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Genitourinary system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Male reproductive system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Male reproductive system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Prostate Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Prostate Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Reproductive system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Reproductive system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0

Drugs indicated

Drug Relation Source
Alfuzosin may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Doxazosin may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Dutasteride may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Finasteride may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Leuprolide may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Prazosin may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Silodosin may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)