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How Do Men Get Dysplasia?

The clinical definition of dysplasia is an unusual growth pattern of organs, bones or cells. This can include the absence of these things, as well. Dysplasia can be caused by a variety of conditions, including genetic disorders, disease and even lifestyle choices. This occurrence in men has several causes that are specific to men, not only due to gender-related issues, but because of cultural changes that affect the way men live.

  1. Prostate Gland

    • The prostate gland can develop dysplasia due to a tendency toward prostate cancer. A condition known as prostate intraepithelial neoplasia (PIN) can reflect the onset of prostate cancer. This is a condition where the cells of the prostate gland begin to disintergrate due to cellular breakdown. If left untreated, the prostate will begin to deteriorate under the onslaught of cancerous cell growth, resulting in prostate dysplasia.

    Reproductive Organs

    • According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, dysplasia of the fibrous sheath of the male penile gland can occur due to irregularities in sperm generation. The causes can be genetic or can be enhanced by environmental conditions that affect the reproductive organs of a man's body. Side effects of some medications can cause this dysplasia, as well. The imbalance of chromosomes and sperm production can also be genetically passed on to the male offspring of a man who has this condition.

    Sexually-Related Dysplasia

    • Being infected by the human papilloma virus (HPV) and the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) can result in anal dysplasia. Studies into these viruses and their relation to this condition consisted of taking biopsies and anoscopies of men who had contracted either or both of the viruses. Cell counts from the blood and anal tissue showed a connection between the contracting of HIV or HPV and anal dysplasia.

    Bone Degeneration

    • Bone degeneration can lead to certain types of this condition in men. The onset of osteoarthritis of the pelvic area can lead to a degeneration of the hip bones. This will eventually result in hip dysplasia wherein the bones of the hip begin to disintegrate and eventually disappear. Studies have shown that men who have a propensity for obesity or who are larger in frame may have a higher risk of developing osteoarthritis of the pelvis than do men who are of smaller stature.

    Conclusions

    • The occurrence of dysplasia in men can be brought on by a wide range of causes. While the number of men who develop this condition (regardless of the part of the body that is impacted) is smaller than the number who do, the possibilities of incurring the symptoms of dysplasia are greatly increased due to the number of possible causes of this condition. As with any condition that affects the normal function of the body, men who exhibit symptoms of degeneration of cells or tissue should seek the advice of a qualified medical practitioner.

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