Prostate calcification is one of the most common prostate lesions in men, mostly occurring in the 40s to 60 years of age. The so-called calcification, in pathology, refers to the deposition of calcium salts in local tissues, which can be a normal physiological process or can be seen in some pathological conditions. Due to the lack of typical clinical signs and symptoms, prostate calcifications are often detected by imaging during the examination of prostate disease and other urinary disorders. In imaging examination, prostatic calcification is manifested as hyperechoic foci or high-density foci in the prostate, and with the popularization and improvement of ultrasound technology, the detection rate of prostate calcification has increased significantly.
It is generally believed that the occurrence of prostate calcification is related to excessive sexual life, chronic prostatitis, sedentary life, etc., and excessive inhibition of sexual life**, resulting in urine reflux in the prostate can also cause prostate calcification. Localized androgen levels in the prostate gland are also important factors contributing to prostate calcification.
Prostate calcification** needs to be determined according to the specific situation of the patient. For prostate calcifications without obvious clinical symptoms, ** is generally not necessary. If there are other prostate lesions, if necessary, they may be given for the specific condition or for the patient's perceived symptoms**. Prostate