Patologías Urológicas

What is Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) or prostate adenoma? This condition is known as Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (or prostate adenoma) because it refers to the non-malignant growth of prostatic tissue in men from middle age onwards. In a young man, the prostate gland is at an almost undetectable rudimentary stage, and spreads across the coating… Read more

  What is erectile dysfunction? Traditionally, this condition has been known as impotence, but the medical term is “Erectile Dysfunction (ED)”. It involves a persistent inability to achieve or maintain a penile erection that is adequate for engaging in satisfactory sexual activity. Erectile dysfunction is very common; it is estimated that it affects half of… Read more

What is lithiasis? (Stones in the kidney or urinary tract) The term “lithiasis” refers to the presence of stones that can originate in any part of the urinary tract. Said stones are solid masses that vary in size and are formed as a result of the crystallisation of substances excreted in the urine. Depending on… Read more

Over the last two decades, a gradual deterioration of semen quality has been observed in industrialised societies. As a direct consequence of this, approximately 20% of couples experience difficulties when attempting to achieve pregnancy. Infertility, which is understood as a couple who attempt to conceive for at least one year without success, affects one in… Read more

What is penile cancer? Penile cancer is a type of malignant tumour that originates in the tissues that cover the penis. It is rare in developed countries, where the incidence rate is less than 1 in 100,000 men. It typically occurs in individuals of approximately 50 years of age, and studies exist that indicate a… Read more

What is Peyronie’s disease? Peyronie’s disease is an inflammatory condition that is characterised by the formation of a fibrous plaque in the tissues of a thick, elastic membrane in the penis called the tunica albuginea. The hardened area, or plaque, prevents normal expansion during an erection, which causes curvature and retraction of the penis. Men… Read more

What is prostate cancer? Prostate cancer is a malignant tumour that originates in the prostate gland. It can be made up of different types of cells, but in most cases it is a tumour called adenocarcinoma. In Spain it is the second most common form of cancer in men, only surpassed in terms of the… Read more

What is prostatitis? The term prostatitis encompasses a group of diseases that affect the prostate gland. They can be acute or chronic, infectious or non- infectious, but they all share a set of symptoms that consist, above all, of pain or discomfort in the perineal region and genitourinary tract, accompanied by urinary symptoms such as… Read more

What are renal calculi or kidney stones? Stones or calculi, the medical term for which is lithiasis, are solid masses of variable size that form in the urinary system due to an accumulation of minerals that are found in urine. The composition of the stones can be quite varied, although they are most commonly comprised… Read more

What is renal or kidney cancer? Renal cancer or kidney cancer is a malignant tumour that affects the cells of the renal tubules. It accounts for about 3% of cancers in adults, is more common in men than women, and is usually diagnosed in people of between 50 and 70 years of age. Smokers are… Read more

What is renal colic? Renal colic is an episode of intense, spasmodic pain that appears sharply and suddenly, and progressively increases in intensity. The pain starts in the lower back and radiates laterally into the abdomen, groin and genitals. The intensity is not constant, but involves peaks of more intense pain mixed with periods of… Read more

What is testicular cancer? Testicular cancer is the most common solid tumour in young adults (20–40 years of age). Despite this, they are currently uncommon at an overall level as they are one of the most likely cancers to be cured. Various types of testicular tumours exist depending on the cells that undergo malignant transformation…. Read more

What is urinary bladder cancer? The bladder is a spherical muscular structure, its function is to store the urine produced by the kidneys before it is expelled through the urethra. It is comprised of three layers: an outer layer called the “serous layer”, an intermediate layer made up of smooth muscle and an internal lining… Read more

What is urinary incontinence? Urinary incontinence involves the involuntary loss of urine. It can occur at any age, but its causes tend to differ according to the age of the patient. The overall incidence of urinary incontinence increases progressively with age. Approximately one in three elderly people experience some problems with bladder control, and women… Read more

What is urinary tract cancer? Cancer of the urinary tract can develop in the cells that line the central urine collection area of the kidney (renal pelvis) and/or in the ducts that carry urine from the kidney to the bladder (ureters). The majority of renal pelvis and ureter cancer cases that occur each year are… Read more