Chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome.
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چکیده
In the 20th century, the term "prostatitis" traditionally referred to inflammation in the prostate, often attributed to infection. Prostatitis in this century usually refers to a chronic pain syndrome for which the presence of inflammation and involvement of the prostate are not always certain. This article discusses chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome and the various factors associated with diagnosis and treatment.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Urologic clinics of North America
دوره 35 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2004