title: Benign diseases of the prostate.
abstract: Benign diseases of the prostate are problems frequently seen by the primary care physician. Benign prostatic hyperplasia is easily diagnosed and effectively treated. The prostatitis syndromes can be confusing. A careful approach to their diagnosis is needed so that proper and effective therapy can be initiated.
authors: Department of Family Medicine, Medical College of Ohio, Toledo.
authors: T J
authors: TJ
authors: Tafelski
authors: R
authors: R
authors: Navarre
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010821:Physicians, Family; D011468:Prostatectomy; D011469:Prostatic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D011470:Prostatic Hyperplasia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D011472:Prostatitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy