D29: Benign neoplasm of male genital organs
D29.1: Benign neoplasm: Prostate
When there is abnormal growth of tissue in an organ, then this is referred to as a tumor. The tissue in the body is made up of cells. A tumor disorder involves the cells multiplying more than normal. This results in abnormal or excess tissue forming. A tumor can be benign or malignant. Benign tumors do not destroy the healthy tissue and do not spread throughout the body.
The prostate forms part of the male genital organs. The prostate sits below the bladder and encircles the urethra. The prostate is also known as the prostate gland. Some of the seminal fluid is formed in the prostate.
A tumor in the prostate may make it difficult to urinate. For example, you may have pain while urinating. It is also possible that your urine stream is diminished. You can also have problems with the penis no longer being able to stand erect properly when aroused. Sometimes you can also have no symptoms at all.
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