1403 Diagnosis and Management of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

JONATHAN L. EDWARDS, MD

The initial evaluation of men with benign prostatic hyperplasia assesses the frequency and severity of symptoms. Watchful waiting with annual reassessment is appropriate for mild symptoms; however, if the symptoms are bothersome, numerous medical and surgical interventions have been shown to be effective.

Patient information: "Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: What You Should Know," p. 1413

Editorial: "Managing BPH: When to Consider Surgery," p. 1375

1415 Common Tinea Infections in Children

MARK D. ANDREWS, MD, and MARIANTHE BURNS, MD

Dermatophytes are major causes of superficial fungal infections in children. A diagnosis usually can be made with a focused history, physical examination, and potassium hydroxide microscopy; most dermatophyte infections can be managed with topical therapies.

1423 Primary Brain Tumors in Adults

SREENIVASA R. CHANDANA, MD, PhD; SUJANA MOVVA, MD; MADAN ARORA, MD; and TREVOR SINGH, MD

Headache is the most common symptom of a brain tumor, although it is typically accompanied by other symptoms. Tumors can be identified using brain imaging, and the diagnosis is confirmed with histopathology. Primary care physicians play an important role in the perioperative and palliative care of patients with primary brain tumors.

1431 The Visually Impaired Patient

ERIC A. ROSENBERG, MD, and LAURA C. SPERAZZA, OD

The most prevalent etiologies of vision loss in persons 40 years and older are age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts, and diabetic retinopathy. In addition to treating vision loss and comorbid medical issues, physicians must be aware of the physical limitations and social issues associated with vision loss.

Patient information: "Vision Loss: What You Should Know," p. 1437

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