Post Date December, 03 2023
Prostate stones are common in middle-aged and elderly men over the age of 40. Some may be asymptomatic, while others may exhibit symptoms associated with prostate hyperplasia, chronic prostatitis, or urethral stricture.
Patients with prostate stones were found during X-ray and B-ultrasound examinations. Of course, prostate stones that are larger or close to the anterior wall of the rectum may also be detected when doctors perform a digital examination of the anus.
When suffering from chronic prostatitis, due to the expansion of acini and narrowing of prostate ducts, salts in urine can precipitate in prostate tissue to form stones; "The obstruction of stones and stimulation of glands in the gland can also cause inflammation of the prostate, causing congestion of the acini and epithelial detachment, as well as fibrosis of the glands.". "When inflammation develops or suppurates, it can cause inflammation around the prostate, and severe infections can also form prostate abscess.".
Prostate calculus refers to primary or endogenous stones that form within the acini and ducts of the prostate. "This type of stone can be as small as millet, as large as peas, and can be circular or elliptical in shape, or polyhedral in shape. The number can be one or hundreds, and it is generally brownish yellow, dark brown, or black. Small stones are often smooth, and large or multiple stones can occupy the entire gland cavity, with a hard texture.".
This type of stone contains many organic components, such as protein, cholesterol, citric acid, etc. It is completely different from urethral stones and cannot be confused. In some cases, prostate stones can penetrate the mucosa of the prostate urethra and enter the urethra, which should be distinguished from urethral stones.
