BENIGN DISEASES OF THE PROSTATE AND URINARY TRACT OBSTRUCTION: Flashcards
What is the largest accessory gland of the male reproductive system?
Prostate gland
What is the function of the prostate gland?
To secrete protealytic enzymes into the semen
Where is the prostate located?
Inferior to the neck of the bladder
Anterior to the rectum
Why do males have 2 sphincters?
Because one system has both a reproductive and urological function
Which zone of the prostate do tumours typically affect?
peripheral zone
Which zone of the prostate does majority of benign prostatic enlargement occur?
Transitional zone
In the centre
What is the effect of benign prostatic enlargement mainly occurring at the transitional zone?
Pushing on the urethra and causing LUTS
What is BPE?
Benign prostatic enlargement
What is BPH?
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
What is BPO?
Bladder prostatic obstruction
What is LUTS?
Lower urinary tract symptoms
What is benign prostastic hyperplasia chracterised by?
Fibromuscular and glandular hyperplasia
Who does BPE commonly occur in?
Aging men
What is BOO?
Bladder outflow obstruction
What system scores LUTS?
IPSS
What is a mild, moderate and severe IPSS score?
Mild: 0-7
Moderate: 8-19
Severe: 20-35
What would voiding symptoms include?
Hesitancy
Poor stream
Terminal dribbling
Incomplete emptying
What would storage LUTS include?
Frequency
Nocturia
Urgency
+/- urgency incontinence
What could be found on examination for BPE?
Palpable bladder External urethral stricture Phimosis Nodule or firmness of prostate Haematuria
What investigations should be done for BPE?
MSSU Flow rate study Post void bladder residual USS Bloods Renal USS Flexible cystocopy
What blood should be done for BPE?
PSA
Urea and creatinine
When should a renal US be performed?
If renal failure of bladder stone is suspected
When is a flexible cystocopy carried out?
If there is haematuria present
When is a prostate biopsy carried out?
If PSA is positive
What is the treatment for uncomplicated BPO?
Watchful waiting