Editing Benign prostatic hypertrophy (section)

== Presentation ==

* Important to acknowledge that BPH can coexist with other pathologies such neuropathic bladder, idiopathic detrusor overactivity and BOO
* See 'urologic symptoms' for a full description of LUTS
* Post-micturition dribbling is not a consequence of BOO and does not usually improve with prostatectomy
* Can use International Prostate Symptom Score for a semi-objective assessment
* Examination
** Loss of transverse suprapubic skin crease due to large bladder
** DRE: smooth posterior surface, which is convex and typically elastic. The rectal mucosa should be able to move over the prostate. An inability to get to prostate base implies a volume of at least 50mL.