benign prostate Flashcards
BPH is what weight
> 40 grams
etiology BPH
unclear, probably due to hormone changes
what areas does BPH affect most commonly
transition and periurethral zone, tho affects all
symptoms of BPH
Asymptomatic or LUTS/prostatism/bladder outlet obstruction
BPH bladder retention can lead to (3)
bladder stones, infection and kidney damage
typical sono appearance BPH
enlarged inner gland
can have distinct nodes, calcifications, Parenchymal degen cysts, retention cysts
where do we see periurethral glandular nodes of BPH move into
the bladder
standard of care for BPH
turp
other treatments of BPH
watchful waiting, medical therapy, open surgery and laser therapy
what do you need to exclude before doing TURP (3)
neurological disorders, diabetes, local urinary conditions
most prostate cysts are located
midline
parenchymal degenerative cyst most commonly associtaed with
BPH
parenchymal degenerative cyst most common in what zone
transition zone
if large, parenchymal degenerative cyst can contribute to (2)
urinary or ejaculatory obstruction
parenchymal degenerative cyst occur from
duct obstruction