vv 001 Citation: Malu IN (2019) The Prognostic Value of Post-Void Residual Urine Volume, Abdominal Prostate and Transrectal Prostate Ultrasound for Complication of Benign Prostate Hyperplasia: A Case Report Sonographic Analysis. Int J Radiol Radiat Oncol 5(1): 001-008. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17352/ijrro.000032 https://dx.doi.org/10.17352/ijrro DOI: 2640-7566 ISSN: CLINICA l GROUP Case Report The Prognostic Value of Post-Void Residual Urine Volume, Abdominal Prostate and Transrectal Prostate Ultrasound for Complication of Benign Prostate Hyperplasia: A Case Report Sonographic Analysis Ifeanyi Nicholas Malu* Epidemiology from the College of Health Sciences, Walden University, USA Received: 16 July, 2018 Accepted: 05 March, 2019 Published: 06 March, 2019 *Corresponding authors: Ifeanyi Nicholas Malu, Epidemiology from the College of Health Sciences, Walden University, USA, E-mail: Keywords: Prostate enlargement; Post-void residual; Transrectal prostate ultrasound; Abdominal prostate volume; Bladder ultrasound; Uroflowmetry https://www.peertechz.com Introduction Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH) is a frequently diagnosed condition for which ultrasound technology(UST) has a unique role in diagnosis. UST has been used in the area of prostate volume measurement, echotexture, and illustration of tissue stiffness or elasticity of the prostate gland. Although inexpensive and noninvasive, ultrasound technology is not associated with harmful radiation. After the urologist’s finger, ultrasound is the first line of diagnostic imaging used to detect an enlarged prostate. BPH is a condition of older men, and its incidence has increased over the years. An enlarged prostate, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia or benign prostatic hypertrophy is common as a man ages and is present in 50% of 60 years old increasing to 90% by age 80 years (Urology Care Foundation). Many researchers have noted the correlation between age and the prostate gland volume [1]. BPH is also the abnormal proliferation of prostatic cells associated with voiding dysfunctions such as lower urinary tracts infection including urinary retention. Although BPH is associated with quality of life issues, it is not life-threatening, and it does not lead to prostate carcinoma. The prostate gland is part of the male urinary system. The primary function of the prostate is to make fluid for semen (National Cancer Institute, 2012). The prostate gland is located below the bladder, inferior to the seminal vesicles, anterior to the rectum and surrounds the urethra. The urethra is a thin-walled tube extending from the trigone to the external urethral orifice (National Cancer Institute, 2012). The tube passes vertically through the prostate gland. The prostate gland surrounds the bladder neck and urethra in men. Because of its position around the urethra, enlargement of the prostate quickly interferes with the regular passage of urine from the bladder. Its size changes with age but in adults, it is often about the size of a walnut (National Cancer Institute, 2012). At birth, the prostate is about the size of an almond. BPH is diagnosed with the digital rectal examination(DRE), cystoscopy, transrectal prostate ultrasound and urodynamic, prostate-specific antigen(PSA), urinalysis and culture and bladder ultrasound. The symptoms vary, but most commonly Abstract This case report aimed to evaluate the sonographic usefulness of gray-scale transrectal ultrasound (TRUS), transabdominal prostate ultrasound (TAPUS) and post-void residual (PVR) urine volume in the detection of an enlarged prostate. Benign prostate hypertrophy(BPH) is a common complaint in older men with clinical outcomes such as urinary hesitancy, bladder distention, and other signs of bladder outlet obstruction. The case presented describes a patient with urinary symptoms associated with an enlarged prostate and bladder obstruction. The results show that an enlarged prostate and bladder disease may be evaluated using post-void residual urine measurement of the bladder, abdominal prostate ultrasound and evaluation of the prostate using the transrectal ultrasound method. This case report will make an essential contribution to the existing literature and can enhance positive social changes by providing an in-depth understanding of the diagnostic capabilities of ultrasound technology in the evaluation of BPH.