An 82-year-old man is seen in the primary care office with complaints of dribbling urine and difficulty starting his stream.Which of the following should be included in the list of differential diagnoses?

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Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common cause of urinary symptoms in older men, including difficulty starting urine stream and dribbling. Parkinson's disease can also affect urinary function, and prostate cancer can cause similar symptoms. Therefore, all three options should be considered in the list of differential diagnoses.

An 82-Year-Old Man Is Seen in the Primary Care Office