Chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome.
In the 20th century, the term "prostatitis" traditionally referred to inflammation in the prostate, often attributed to infection. Prostatitis in this century usually refers to a chronic pain syndrome for which the presence of inflammation and involvement of the prostate are not always certain. This article discusses chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome and the various factors associated with diagnosis and treatment.
Pontari
Michel A
MA
Department of Urology, Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA. pontarm@tuhs.temple.edu
D002908:Chronic Disease; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D017699:Pelvic Pain / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D011472:Prostatitis / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D013577:Syndrome