An illustrated pocketbook of prostatic diseases

The ever-swelling ranks of men beyond middle age are increasingly reluctant to accept restrictions on their activities as they grow older. These individuals have a 43% risk of symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and a 9% chance of being diagnosed as suffering from prostate cancer. Prostatitis ranks among the 20 most frequent causes of outpatient visits to urologists and is a cause of significant morbidity among sufferers. An Illustrated Pocketbook of Prostatic Diseases provides an easy to use reference to the diagnosis and management of prostatic diseases. The author begins by describing the anatomy and physiology of the normal prostate. He illustrates the molecular basis of BPH, prostate cancer, and prostatitis and concludes with the pathology and means of diagnosis of the most prevalent disorders. The book is illustrated in color and includes a self-assessment section.
Although not always life threatening, prostate diseases are often associated with a significant reduction of quality of life. They are acknowledged as an important component of men's health and worthy of proper scrutiny. An Illustrated Pocketbook of Prostatic Diseases provides a concise but expert review of these diseases, featuring the key elements that a physician needs to know in the management and care of patients. The book is suitable for urologists, internists, family physicians, nurses, residents, and house officers.

Introduction Anatomy Innervation of the Prostate Ejaculatory Function Adrenoreceptor Signal Transduction Causes of Abnormal Prostate Cell Growth Pathology of the Prostate Histology of Prostate Metastases Bladder Outlet Obstruction Progressive Development of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Localized Progression of Prostate Cancer Diagnosis of Prostatic Diseases Treatment Options Concluding Perspectives References