Buzz words Male GU Flashcards
Hyperplastic
BPH
-stomal cells: collagen and smooth muscle
-epithelial cells
AUA is indicated for
BPH to measure the severity
TURP
transurethral resection of prostate
GOLD standard surgical tx of BPH
what two medications should not be mixed for tx of BPH
Tadalafil (cialis) with alpha blockers
since it lowers BP
E. Coli and psuedomonas species
most common cause of acute prostatitis
Prostatitis
bacterial infection through the urethra
E.coli or enteroccocus bacteria
most common cause of chronic prostatitis
clinical difference between bacterial prostatitis and non bacterial prostatitis
clinical symptoms
Non bacterial:
* chronic pain of the perianal, suprapubic, pelvic
* pain with ejaculation
Chronic:
* low back pain
* testicular pain
* clear white uretheral discharge
what is the most common type of prostate cancer
adenocarcinoma
what hormone is associated with prostatic cancer
dihydrotestosterone
is prostatic cancer slow or fast cancer?
slow
what are the screening requirements for prostatic cancer for average risk?
age 50 with life expectancy >10 yrs old
when should screening be started for a pt who is african american or has a family history where they were diagnosed >65yo
high risk
start at 45
when should screening be started for a pt who has multiple family hx of prostate cancer or the BRCA 1/2 carrier
very high risk
age 40
