Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is an increasingly common diagnosis seen in men over age 50 years. Primary care providers must be aware of patient presentation, diagnostic tests, appropriate lifestyle modifications, treatment options, and potential complications in order to properly manage and educate patients with BPH. If left untreated, BPH can significantly decrease a man's quality of life; however, many pharmacologic and surgical treatments are available to control the symptoms.
JAAPA : official journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. 2016 Jun 30 [Epub ahead of print]
Danielle Skinder, Ilana Zacharia, Jillian Studin, Jean Covino
At New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center in New York City, Danielle Skinder practices interventional cardiology, Ilana Zacharia practices oncology, and Jillian Studin practices in the cardiothoracic ICU. Jean Covino is a clinical professor and director of didactic education at Pace University-Lenox Hill Hospital and practices at Medemerge Family Practice in Green Brook, N.J. The authors have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.