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BPH Flashcards

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What is BPH?

A

Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Non-cancerous hyperplasia of the glandular-epithelial and stromal tissue of the prostate

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Which part of the prostate does BPH affect?

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Transitional zone

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Clinical features of BPH

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LUTS

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Investigations for suspected BPH

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DRE - feel enlarged prostate
- normal = walnut sized

Bloods

  • PSA
  • Creatinine (check kidneys)

Urine
- UTI

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5
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Conservative management of BPH

A 
Educate
Reassure
Reduce/change fluid intake
Bladder retraining
Treat constipation
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Medical management of BPH

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Alpha blocker
- relax smooth muscle

5 a-reductase blocker

  • prevent conversion of testosterone to DHT
  • decrease in prostatic volume
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Surgical management of BPH

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TURP = trans urethral resection of prostate

- removal of obstructive prostate tissue

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