Prostatic carcinoma commonly arises from: March 2012
Ans: B i.e. Peripheral zone Zones of prostate & clinical impoance Central zone (CZ) lies posterior to the urethral lumen & above the ejaculatory ducts. Peripheral zone (PZ) lies posteriorly & from this, most carcinoma arises There is a periurethral transitional zone (TZ), from which most benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) arises.
Central zone
Peripheral zone
Transitional zone
None of the above