Bladder Tumors In Diabetic Men
Bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) is a blockage at the base of the bladder that reduces or prevents the flow of urine into the urethra, the tube that carries urine out of the body.
Alternative Names
BOO; Lower urinary tract obstruction; Prostatism
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) can have many different causes, including:
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or enlarged prostate
- Bladder stones
- Bladder tumors (cancer)
- Pelvic tumors (cervix, prostate, uterus,...
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