Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Flashcards
what group of people is BPH usually seen in
men of increasing age
what is the cause of BPH
hyperplasia of the stromal and epithelial cells of the prostate
what presentation is BPH associated with
LUTS, such as hesitancy, urgency, frequency, terminal dribbling etc.
what investigations are done to assess BPH
urine dipstick to rule of infection, PSA to assess potential prostate cancer
what examination is used to assess BPH
PR exam, to assess prostate shape, size and characteristics
what treatment is used if the symptoms of BPH are manageable and not affecting the patients life
reassurance and observation
what pharmacological treatment can be used for BPH
alpha-blockers, to relax smooth muscle of the prostate
5-alpha reductase inhibitors, which block testosterone and reduce size of the prostate
what surgical treatment can be used for BPH
transurethral resection of the prostate(TURP), Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate
