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What are the diseases that cause the prostate to enlarge?

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What are the diseases that cause the prostate to enlarge?

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There are at least seven diseases affecting the prostate. • Benign prostatic hyperplasia. This is a non-cancerous enlargement of the gland. It is associated with the hormone testosterone and is the most common disease of the prostate. • Squamous metaplasia. This is a non-cancerous enlargement of the gland caused by excess amounts of estrogen. An estrogen-producing tumor called a Sertoli cell tumor is usually responsible. • Cystic hyperplasia. This condition is usually secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia or squamous metaplasia. It is caused by obstruction of the ducts that carry prostatic secretions to the urethra. Multiple, fluid-filled cavities result. • Paraprostatic cysts. These are fluid-filled cysts that develop adjacent to the prostate when abnormal tissue remains from embryonic development before the puppy was born. The cysts begin to develop shortly after birth but may not cause problems or be detected until the dog is several years old. • Bacterial infection. Bacteria ma

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