Grading Of Prostate Volume And International Prostatic Symptom Score (IPSS) In A Subset Of Karachi Population

Iffat Raza
Mahrukh Kamran
Sadaf Shaheen
Issue Details
Journal ID1
Volume9
Number1
Year2019
Issue Date2021-07-29 03:32:40
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Abstract:
Objective: Analyze grading of IPSS (International Prostatic Symptom Score) and PV (Prostate Volume) of BPH patients
in a subset of Karachi Population.
Methodology: A 103 Benign prostatic hyperplasia(BPH) patients were recruited. A cross-sectional study was done Prostate
Volume was recorded along with their IPSS also noted.
Result: Among BPH patients 25.2% patients had prostate volume of 25 to 30 ml , 52.5% of patient had prostate volume
of 30 to 50ml and 22.3% of patients had prostate volume above 50 ml. In IPSS grading 82.5% patients were under moderate
symptom group and 17.5% were under severe symptom group.
Conclusion: International Prostatic Symptom Score continues to increase as Prostate volume increases.

Published: 2019-03-05

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