Prostate volume and its relationship with anthropometric variables among different ethnic groups of South-Kivu, DR Congo

Prostate volume and its relationship with anthropometric variables among different ethnic groups of South-Kivu, DR Congo

Abstract Background The prevalence of benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) varies among individuals from different races or ethnic groups. South-Kivu province (DR Congo) has several morphologically different ethnic groups. Our aim was to compare prostate volume and assess its possible association with...

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Main Authors: L. E. Mubenga, M. P. Hermans, D. Chimanuka, L. Muhindo, E. Bwenge, B. Tombal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2020-09-01
Series:African Journal of Urology
Subjects:
Prostate volume
Ethnic groups
Anthropometric parameters
Body fat
South-Kivu
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12301-020-00040-x

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