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Ureteral calculi
Stones located in the ureter are called ureteral stones. Ureteral stones and kidney stones both belong to upper urinary tract stones, and approximately 90% of ureteral stones originate from kidney stones. Ureteral stones are a common disease in urology, accounting for 33% to 54% of urinary system stones. The global incidence rate is about 4% to 15% and has been on the rise in recent years.
View detailsUrinary tract stones
Urolithiasis is a general term for kidney stones, ureteral stones, bladder stones, and urethral stones, and is a common urological disease. It is most common between the ages of 25 and 40 and can cause symptoms such as low back pain, hematuria, and difficulty urinating.
View detailsProstate cancer
Prostate cancer is a malignant tumor caused by the uncontrolled proliferation of epithelial cells in the prostate gland, and it is the most common malignancy of the male genitourinary system.
Kidney tumor
Renal tumor is a broad category of diseases characterized by tumor growth in the kidney, leading to symptoms such as abdominal mass and back pain.
View detailsBladder cancer
Bladder cancer refers to a malignant tumor that occurs in the bladder and is a relatively common type of malignant tumor. According to statistics from the World Health Organization, in 2018, the incidence of bladder cancer in China ranked 16th among malignant tumors, and the number of male patients was 3 to 4 times that of female patients. Bladder cancer can occur at any age, but it is more common in people over 50, and its incidence tends to increase with age. The occurrence of bladder cancer is related to smoking, long-term exposure to certain chemicals, and other factors. Common symptoms include hematuria, frequent urination, urgency, and dysuria.
View detailsBenign prostatic hyperplasia
The prostate is a male-specific organ located below the bladder, surrounding the upper opening of the urethra where it joins the bladder. Therefore, its enlargement can easily compress the urinary passage, leading to difficulty in urination. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is characterized by an increase in the number of prostate cells rather than the hypertrophy of individual cells. It is one of the most common benign diseases causing urinary obstruction in middle-aged and elderly men. This condition is prevalent in middle-aged and elderly men. The main symptoms include urinary hesitancy, frequent urination, and difficulty in urination.
View detailsProstatitis
Prostatitis refers to an inflammatory disease of the prostate. It is a group of diseases characterized by pelvic and perineal pain or discomfort, abnormal urination, and sexual dysfunction, caused by pathogenic infection and/or stimulation by certain non-infectious factors. It is a common disease of the male genitourinary system.
View detailsKidney stones
Kidney stones are solid masses formed in the kidneys from certain components in urine, leading to a range of symptoms primarily affecting the urinary system. Kidney stones are a common urological disease, more prevalent in males, with a high incidence between 30 and 50 years of age.
View detailsMinimally invasive breast biopsy
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