title: [Prostatic benign hyperplasia].
abstract: After reviewing the clinical, diagnostic and therapeutic attitude related to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, the authors present the guidelines for Generalists, in terms of practical handling and when and how to refer their patients to the Urology consultation. Based on the criteria presented, Generalists must refer their patients to the Urology consultation in the presence of mild or severe symptoms, ages below 50 years, diabetes or neurological disturbances, disturbed voiding, palpable bladder, palpable nodule or a diffusely hardened or asymmetric gland revealed by digital rectal examination, hematuria, urinary tract infection, renal impairment or PSA above 4 nglml in patients aged below 70 years.
authors.affiliation: Serviço de Urologia, Hospital Santo António, Porto.
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Fuente De Carvalho
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Sismeiro
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Campos Pinheiro
authors.forename: M T
authors.initials: MT
authors.lastname: Catalão Castro
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Carmona Luís
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Abreu
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mendes Silva
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011470:Prostatic Hyperplasia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*