GU/Renal Flashcards

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Uterine Fibroids definition & MC location

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benign tumors of the myometrium/connective tissue of the uterus

  • Intramural is MC –> within the muscle layer
  • subserosal
  • submucosal (extending into the uterine cavity)
  • pedunculated
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Most common symptom of Uterine Fibroids + others

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  • Abnormal uterine bleeding = MC
  • chronic pelvic pain
  • bulk symptoms
  • Anemia
  • Urinary retention
  • Constipation
  • Infertility/ pregnancy complications
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How common are uterine fibroids?

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Very common! 70-80% of women have them by the tie they are 50 yo

Maybe familial component

MC in AA women

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Uterine Fibroid Diagnostics

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  • CBC w/ diff
  • BUN/Cr
  • TSH
  • Transvaginal U/S&raquo_space;»> pelvic U/S
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Uterine Fibroid Management

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  • Routine pelvic exams to monitor
  • Combo OCP (estrogen + progestin)
  • NSAIDs for pain
  • Surgical options –> hysterectomy vs. myomectomy
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Do fibroids cause fertility issues?

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Yes, they can for younger patients

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Is there ever any concern for malignancy w/ fibroids?

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Typically not, but satellite growths are more concerning for malignancy

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What is another treatment option to reduce bleeding w/ fibroids?

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Tranexamic acid

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Acute Bacterial Prostatitis definition

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A bacterial infection that travels up the urethra & penetrates the prostate

50% of men will have one in their lifetime

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MC bacteria in Prostatitis

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E. coli, Klebsiella, other gram neg bacteria

STI – Gonorrhea or Chlamydia (suspect if penile discharge)

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Symptoms of Prostatitis

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  • Dysuria (painful urination)
  • Frequency & urgency
  • Nocturia
  • Poor stream & Hesitancy
  • blood in urine
  • Perineal pain w/ radiation to back, rectum, or penis
  • Fever & Chills

Severity of symptoms increases if patient also has BPH

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Prostatitis Physical Exam

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  • Examine external genitalia for erythema or swelling of scrotum
  • DRE prostate is exquisitely tender & boggy

DO NOT MILK!! Can spread infection

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Prostatitis Lab Diagnostics

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-Urinalysis (leukocytosis, nitrites, +/- hematuria)
-Urine Culture
-GenProbe if STI concern
-CBC + blood culture if signs of sepsis present
+/- BMP for renal function

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Acute Prostatitis management

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STD risk – Ceftriaxone IM x1 + Doxycycline x10 days

Low STD risk – Cipro, Levo, or Bactrim (TMP/SMX)

follow up in 7 days for repeat urine culture & change of ABX if necessary

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Chronic Prostatitis management

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1st line = Cipro or Levo x4 weeks

2nd line = Bactrim (TMP/SMX) x 1-3 months

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Fluoroquinolone education for Prostatitis patients

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  • avoid antacids w/in 6 hours
  • tendonitis/tendon rupture
  • CNS side effects
  • C. diff associated diarrhea
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Patient’s at higher risk of Prostatitis

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  • indwelling catheter
  • recent urethral surgery or prostate biopsy
  • recent GU tract infection like cystitis or epididymitis
  • immunocompromised (HIV)
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BPH definition

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proliferation of cells in the transition zone surrounding proximal urethra

usually originates in periureteral and transition zones

80% of men have evidence of BPH by 80 yo

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19
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______ is the most commonly diagnosed non-skin cancer in men

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Prostate cancer

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20
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Risk Factors for Prostate Cancer

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  • Age >50 yo
  • Serum PSA >4
  • Abnormal DRE
  • FMHx of prostate cancer or BRCA1/2 mutation
  • AA
  • Obesity
  • High fat, low fiber diet
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21
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Risk Factors for BPH

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  • increased caffeine intake

- lack of physical activity

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BPH symptoms

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  • Urinary hesitancy
  • Decreased caliber and force of stream
  • Incomplete bladder emptying
  • Double voiding
  • Post-void dribble
  • Nocturia
  • DRE = enlarged, non-tender, symmetric
  • Symptom Assessment via AUA*
  • AUASS > 7 = mild symptoms
  • AUASS >13 = moderate symptoms
  • AUASS >19 = severe symptoms
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Prostate Cancer symptoms

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  • can be asymptomatic until later in the disease
  • First symptom may be bone pain…metastases
  • Hematuria
  • Hematospermia
  • Weight loss
  • Fatigue

DRE = indurated, hard nodules, asymmetric

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PSA recommendation per American Cancer Society

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  • offer annually for average risk men > 50 yo, up until 76 yo (if > 10 year survival rate)
  • DRE is controversial, but still recommended by ACS*

> 4 ng/mL can be concerning for prostate cancer…
10-20 = 50-75% chance
20 = 90% chance

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Other PSA Testing for Prostate Cancer

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  • Free vs. Bound PSA = higher % bound to protein w/ cancer
  • PSA Density = higher density w/ cancer
  • PSA velocity = rate of increase over time, requires 3+ measurements over 18 mo…yearly >0.75 ng/mL increases likelihood of CA when PSA is still within normal limits
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Imaging to assess for Prostate Cancer

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  • CT, MRI, or transrectal U/S

- Bone scan for mets

27
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When should you refer someone to urology for BPH or suspected prostate cancer?

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  • PSA > 7
  • Any rise in PSA while taking Fenasteride
  • Abnormal DRE regardless of PSA
  • Severe, intolerable symptoms of BPH
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Management of Prostate Cancer

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Depends on stage, life expectancy, pt preference

  • Radical prostatectomy if life expectancy >10 yrs
  • Radiation
  • Hormone therapy
  • chemotherapy
29
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BPH management options

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Lifestyle = avoid caffeine, alcohol, foods or meds that will make it worse – ex: cold & allergy meds, diuretics

Drugs for mild-to-moderate symptoms

  • alpha blockers = Tamsulosin, Doxazosin
  • 5-alpha reductase inhibitors = Finasteride
  • Tadalafil = BPH + ED

If unresponsive to medical therapies = TURP

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______ & _____ drugs will reduce PSA, causing a falsely low reading

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Dutasteride & Finasteride

5-alpha-reductase inhibitors

block conversion of testosterone to DHT…reduce size of prostate

31
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MCC of Pyelonephritis

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Gram neg bacilli (95%)

  • Ecoli
  • Klebsiella
32
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Triad of Pyelonephritis symptoms

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-Fever
-Tachycardia
-Flank pain
+UTI symptoms (dysuria, frequency, urgency)

33
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Lab work up for Pyelonephritis

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  • Urinalysis = pyuria + leuks + WBC casts + microheme
  • Urine culture
  • Urine HCG if childbearing age
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Imaging for Pyelonephritis

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Most do not require imaging

If no sign of improvement within 72 hours = CT

Complicated pt w/ hx of urologic problems = CT

CT looking for hydronephrosis, stone, anatomic abnormalities, abscess, etc.

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Treatment for Pyelonephritis

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Uncomplicated = Ceftriaxone IM + Fluro (Cipro or Levo)

if cannot tolerate fluoro…Bactrim or Augmentin 875

36
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When should you admit a patient with Pyelonephritis?

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  • Bacteremia
  • Inability to tolerate oral fluids
  • Immunocompromised
  • Pregnant**

IV Cipro/Levo, Zosyn, Carbapenem etc.

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Complications of Pyelonephritis

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  • renal abscess formation
  • Sepsis
  • Papillary necrosis
  • Acute renal failure
  • Emphysematous pyelonephritis*- necrotizing infxn
  • seen in diabetics
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Distribution of Pyelonephritis in females & males

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Females trimodal = 0-4; 15-35; >50 yo

males bimodal = 0-4; >35 yo

Women are 5x more likely to be hospitalized

39
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What is the most important risk factor for a Complicated UTI?

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Urinary tract obstruction

  • Sexual intercourse…esp with new partner
  • Use of spermicide
  • DM
  • Urinary incontinence
40
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MC organisms for DM pt w/ Pyelonephritis

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  • Klebsiella
  • Enterobacteriaceae
  • Clostridia
  • Candida
41
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Sepsis Criteria

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SIRS criteria + Source of Infection

SIRS = ≥ 2

  • temp > 100.4 F
  • HR >90
  • RR > 20
  • WBC >12,000
42
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What analgesic can be specifically helpful for patients with dysuria symptoms? (pyelo)

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Pyridium (aka AZO)

43
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Simple cystitis vs. Pyelo

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Pyelo will have HIGHER fever, CVA tenderness, more ill appearing

44
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Polycystic Kidney Disease definition

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Autosomal dominant disease (PKD1 or PKD2 gene mutation)

MC inherited kidney disease

Leads to continual fluid-filled yst formation and growth in kidneys + other organs (liver, spleen, pancreas)

Will eventually progress to ESRD

45
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Common Symptoms of PCKD

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Most are asymptomatic for first 3 decades of life

  • Gross hematuria (cyst rupture)
  • Flank mass/pain
  • Nephrolithiasis (stones)
  • Elevated BP (RAAS system)
  • Polyuria
  • Nocturia
  • Increased thirst
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Dx of PCKD

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Renal U/S

Criteria by age
15 - 39 = at least 3 unilateral or bilateral cysts
40-59 = at least 2 cysts per kidney
60+ = at least 4 cysts per kidney

  • CBC
  • CMP –> BUN, Cr elevated
  • Urinalysis
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Management of PCKD

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HTN control = ACE….goal BP 110/75

  • Restrict sodium intake
  • increase fluid intake >3 L per day
  • Pain control – Acetaminophen

*May aspirate or surgically intervene for particularly large and painful cyst

48
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Patient Education of PCKD

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Their kids have a 50% chance of getting it

No cure – important to follow management closely to slow disease progression

49
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If PCKD progresses what treatment options exist through nephrology?

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  • if in ESRD = dialysis
  • kidney transplant
  • nephrectomy
  • aspiration of cysts
50
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Extra-renal complications of PCKD

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  • intracranial hemorrhage leading to SAH
  • Diverticulosis
  • Aneurysms
  • Cardiac abnormalities = MVP, AR
51
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Ovarian Torsion definition

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Twisting of ovary and tube

Rotation around infundibulopelvic & utero-ovarian ligament

-slows venous drainage –> congestion –> Infarction

52
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Which side is ovarian torsion MC on? And what age range is MC?

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  • Right

- Women of reproductive age

53
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Dx of Ovarian Torsion

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Transvaginal U/S with Doppler Flow

  • CBC
  • BMP
  • Urine HCG
  • UA
  • Lactic acid = looking for tissue necrosis
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Management of Ovarian Torsion

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Admit! Call OBGYN/Surgery

  • NPO
  • IV access x2
  • IV Morphine 4mg
  • IV Zofran

Surgery for immediate detorsion + cystectomy if mass is present
-if post-menopausal salpingo-oophorectomy is recommended (remove ovaries & tubes)

55
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How to prevent recurrence of Ovarian Torsion

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-High dose oral contraceptives w/ >50 mcg estrogen

-Oophoropexy = tacking ovary to abdominal wall
common in children w/ torsion

56
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Pregnancy is associated with a ______ risk of ovarian torsion

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Increased!