Nodular Hyperplasia of the Prostate
Nodular Hyperplasia of the Prostate

Nodular Hyperplasia of the Prostate

Nodular hyperplasia of the prostate is a common disorder in men over 50 in which nodules form from hyperplasia of epithelial and stromal cell. When the nodules reach a certain size, they compress the urethra, obstructing the flow of urine. Histologically, the nodules contain glandular and fibrous material. Closer inspection of the glands reveals cells with pale cytoplasm. Note the nuclei of these cells lack nucleoli and the presence of basal cells in the glands.