Histological prostatitis and its influence on benign prostatic hyperplasia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Histological prostatitis may play a promoting role in the progression of BPH. Compared to patients with BPH alone, those with coexisting histological prostatitis exhibited higher PSA levels, higher IPSS, larger PV, and lower Qmax. Therefore, the clinical significance of histological prostatitis should not be overlooked, and it ought to be considered as an important factor in the clinical management of urological patients. Future large-scale prospective studies are warranted to clarify its role in the pathogenesis of BPH.