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KMID : 1001020120100020070
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Korean Journal of Urological Oncology
2012 Volume.10 No. 2 p.70 ~ p.82
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The Correlation between Metabolic Syndrome and Benign Prostate Hyperplasia/Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
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Lee Sang-Hyup
Jung Hee-Suk
Choi Se-Young
Chung Jae-Dong
Lee Jae-Hyouk
Ko Ki-Sung
Ko Ki-Narm
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Abstract
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The metabolic syndrome includes insulin resistance, hypertension and obesity. It is well known as risk factors for cardiovascular diseases. Urologic diseases are also linked to metabolic syndrome. Recent researches note that the metabolic syndrome associated with prostate tumors, hypogonadism, nephrolithiasis, overactive bladder, and erectile dysfunction. Urologists need to be aware of the relationships between metabolic syndrome and urologic diseases. But evidence based data are not enough to understand its associations. The relationships between metabolic syndrome and urologic diseases are very extensive issues. So, in this article we will focus principally on the influence of established aspects of the metabolic syndrome and benign prostate hyperplasia/lower urinary tract symptoms.
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KEYWORD
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Prostatic hyperplasia, Metabolic syndrome, Lower urinary tract symptoms
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