Digital Rectal Examination of the Prostate Flashcards

1
Q

What is involved in inspection?

A

Separate the buttocks to inspect perianal area

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2
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What do you palpate?

A

The anterior rectal wall

Two lobes and median sulcus

Texture

Consistency

Tenderness

Nodules or firm swellings

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3
Q

What is the size of an unenlarged prostate?

A

2-3 cm (approximately 20cc)

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