Table 1.
Comparison of Randall and Ultrasound Classifications of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Randall* | Ultrasound** |
---|---|
I Simple bilateral | 1 Bilateral TZ |
II Solitary commissural | 2 Retrourethral |
III Bilateral & commissural | 3 Bilateral TZ & retrourethral |
IV Solitary subcervical | 4 Solitary or multiple pedunculated |
V Bilateral & subcervical | 5 Pedunculated with TZ and/or retrourethral |
VI Bilateral, subcervical & commissural | 6 Subtrigonal/ectopic |
VII Anterior | 7 Other combinations |
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