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The Impact of Diabetes Type 2 in the Pathogenesis of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia : A Review
Joint Authors
Michail, E.
Koutsonasios, V.
Kostakos, E.
Stamatiou, Konstantinos
Lardas, M.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2009, Issue 2009 (31 Dec. 2009), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2009-11-09
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
Clinical observation of larger prostate glands in men with diabetes mellitus type 2 led some investigators to hypothesize that an association between these two conditions exists.
In fact, both diseases are very common in men as they age and seem to be sharing similar epidemiologic features.
Several studies examining the above hypothesis were yielded.
Aim.
The purpose of this paper is to summarize the existing literature focusing on the coexistence of BPH and diabetes mellitus type 2 and to elucidate whether or not an association among these conditions exists.
Methods.
We identified studies published from 1990 onwards by searching the MEDLINE database of the National Library of Medicine.
Initial search terms were benign prostatic hyperplasia, epidemiology, and risk factor, combined with diet hyperinsulinemia, and diabetes mellitus type 2.
Results.
Diabetes mellitus type 2 and hyperinsulinemia are quite common conditions and often coexist with BPH.
There are several studies (observational, epidemiological, and experimental) examining the association between them in literature.
Conclusion.
Evidence suggests that an association between BPH and diabetes through a common pathogenic mechanism is possible.
The specific pathway interfering in the development of both conditions is still poorly investigated; thus, the exact relationship of BPH to diabetes remains unclear.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Stamatiou, Konstantinos& Lardas, M.& Kostakos, E.& Koutsonasios, V.& Michail, E.. 2009. The Impact of Diabetes Type 2 in the Pathogenesis of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia : A Review. Advances in Urology،Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-500618
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Stamatiou, Konstantinos…[et al.]. The Impact of Diabetes Type 2 in the Pathogenesis of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia : A Review. Advances in Urology No. 2009 (2009), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-500618
American Medical Association (AMA)
Stamatiou, Konstantinos& Lardas, M.& Kostakos, E.& Koutsonasios, V.& Michail, E.. The Impact of Diabetes Type 2 in the Pathogenesis of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia : A Review. Advances in Urology. 2009. Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-500618
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-500618