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Introduction
Hyperplasia is a general medical term referring to an abnormal increase in cells. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is noncancerous cell growth of the prostate gland. It is the most common noncancerous form of cell growth in men and usually begins with microscopic nodules in younger men. BPH is not a precancerous condition and does not lead to prostate cancer.
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Identifying and Treating BPH (Enlarged Prostate)
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BPH: Enlarged Prostate
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BPH: Resources
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Alternative NamesResources - benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH); Prostate enlargementInformationThe following organization provides information on... Read more »
Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency is a condition in which the body does not make enough of a protein that protects the lungs and liver from... Read more »
Alpha fetoprotein
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Alpha fetoprotein (AFP) is a protein normally produced by the liver and yolk sac of a fetus. AFP levels decrease soon after birth. AFP probably has... Read more »
Alpha-1 antitrypsin
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Alpha-1 antitrypsin is a laboratory test to measure the amount of alpha-1 antitrypsin (A1AT) in your blood.Alternative NamesA1AT testHow the test is... Read more »
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