A number of mechanisms have been proposed to explain the etiology and pathogenesis of prostatitis. Some, such as a microbiologic cause, clearly explain the pathogenesis of certain categories, such as ...

Prostatitis and BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia) are distinct conditions affecting the prostate gland. Although both conditions involve the prostate, they have different causes, symptoms, treatments ...

The prostate is a small gland that forms part of the male reproductive system. Prostate cancer and prostatitis are two conditions that can affect the prostate and may present with similar symptoms.

Prostate involvement was first reported in IgG4-RD approximately 2 decades ago and comprises only 9.6% of cases. A male patient in his 7os presented with isolated prostatitis associated with ...