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Several nonmalignant histological prostate findings have been shown to be of clinical relevance. For example, we and others have shown chronic histological prostate inflammation in needle biopsies is associated with worsening prostatitis- and benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH)-related symptoms over time.1,2 While basal cell hyperplasia (BCH) in the transitional zone has been associated with BPH in prior studies, the clinical significance of BCH in needle biopsies of the peripheral zone has not been previously studied in earnest.
Source: Urology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Source Type: research