Gynae Flashcards
two processes that ensure only one sperm fertilizes eggs
zonal inhibiting proteins
membrane depolarisation
Zonal inhibiting proteins
cause the release of any other attached sperm and destroy the oocyte’s sperm receptors, thus preventing any more sperm from binding
Functionsoftheplacenta
protection, echanger, endocrine fx
hcg function during the beginning of pregnancy
promotes the maintenance of the corpus luteum
epoophoron
remnant of the mesonephric tubules that can be found next to the ovary and fallopian tube
paroophoron
remnant of the lower part of the mesonephros in the broad ligament between the epoophoron and the uterus
Gartner’s duct cyst
a benign vaginal cyst that originates from the Gartner’s duct, which is a vestigial remnant of the mesonephric duct (wolffian duct) in females
H-Y antigen
a male histocompatibility antigen that causes females to reject male skin grafts
Primary amenorrhea
the failure of menses to occur by age 16 years, in the presence of normal growth and secondary sexual characteristics
Secondary amenorrhea
defined as the cessation of menses sometime after menarche has occurred
Müllerian agenesis
a congenital malformation characterized by a failure of the Müllerian duct to develop
other names for Müllerian agenesis
Mayer–Rokitansky–Küster–Hauser syndrome (MRKH)
vaginal agenesis
menopause sx
Vaginal dryness Hot flashes Weight gain and slowed metabolism Thinning hair and dry skin Sleep problems
Asherman’s syndrome
an acquired uterine condition that occurs when scar tissue (adhesions) form inside the uterus and/or the cervix
what does oxytocin and prostaglandins do during parturition
cause uterine contractions
lung changes in pregnancy
decr: expiratory reserve volume
residual volume
functional residual capacity
total lung capacity
same: vital capacity
insp reserve volum
incr: tidal volume
insp capacity
dead volume
Polar bodies fx
to eliminate one half of the diploid chromosome set produced by meiotic division in the egg, leaving behind a haploid cell
sinual tubercle gives rise to (M & F)
M: seminal colliculus.
F: vaginal plate and hymen
granulosa cells
production of steroids and LH receptors
thecal cells
produce androgens
what are oestrogens are bound to
albumin and sex hormone-binding globulin
what are progesterones are bound to
albumin & transcortin
oestrogen fx
Stimulate proliferation of epithelial cells of uterine tubes, uterus & vagina
Reduce membrane potential of myometrial muscle fibres
Stimulate duct growth in mammary glands
progesterone fx
incr membrane potential of myometrial muscle fibres
Stimulates alveolar formation in breasts
Antagonises action of aldosterone on kidney
Sertoli cell fx
Secrete H-Y antigen
Synthesise oestradiol from androgens
Secrete ABP
Seminal vesicle
Secretions are neutral/alkaline constitiutes 60% of semen Nutrition to sperms clotting of sperms enhances fertilization of ovum
prostate
Secretion is a thin, milky alkaline fluid constitutes 30% of semen a role in the activation of sperm Maintenace of sperm motility Clotting of semen Lysis of seminal coagulum
Bulbourethral Gland
Produce thick, clear mucus prior to ejaculation that neutralizes traces of acidic urine in the urethra
Theca externa
PGF2α induces the contraction of the smooth muscle cells of the theca externa, increasing intrafollicular pressure. This aids in rupture of the mature oocyte
Theca interna
receptors for LH to produce androstenedione
Barr body
inactive X chromosome in a female somatic cell, rendered inactive in a process called lyonization
effects of 5-alpha reductase mutation
hypospadias
female external genitalia
lack of prostate growth
Bicornuate uterus facts
No fertility issues Recurrent miscarriages Fetal malpresentation Prematur labour Rx with metroplasty
Unicornuate uterus facts
Second trimester miscarriage
endometriosis is common when underdeveloped horn has cavity
Associated with renal anomalies
Cervical cerclage
procedure used to reinforce cervix that shortens too quickly
activin
incr FSH binding and aromatization
incr action of LH
Hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis fx
regulates many body processes, including digestion, the immune system, mood and emotions, sexuality, and energy storage and expenditure
Hypothalamic–pituitary–gonadal axis
controls development, reproduction, and aging in animals
Hypothalamic–pituitary–thyroid axis
regulation of metabolism, thyroid levels and also responds to stress
Primary Ovarian Insufficiency
Intermittent ovarian function
HRT, Weight-bearing exercise and calcium essential
Barrier contraception
Oxytocin and arginine vasopressin (AVP) are neuropeptides synthesized in which nuclei of the hypothalamus
paraventricular
supraoptic
Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser Syndrome (utero-vaginal agenesis)
Normal secondary development, external female genitalia & ovaries
Absent uterus and upper vagina
Ass w/ renal, skeletal and middle ear anomalies
Androgen Insensitivity
Normal looking female external genitalia breasts &
No sexual hair
Absent uterus and upper vagina
Gestational trophoblastic disease facts
Spectrum of diseases arising from fetal chorionic tissue.
All the neoplasms have cytotrophoblasts and syncytiotrophoblasts
Secreting B-HCG
cytotrophoblast fx
secretes proteolytic enzymes to break down the extracellular matrix between the endometrial cells to allow finger-like projections of trophoblast to penetrate through the myometrium
Syncytiotrophoblast fx
actively invades the uterine wall to facilitating passive exchange of material between the mother and the embryo
Complete hydatidiform mole facts
No foetal embryonic tissue develops
Hydropic swelling villi and trophoblastic hyperplasia
Chromosomes of the sperm duplicate
list 3 types of Gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD)
Complete Hydatidiform Mole (CHM)
Choriocarcinoma (Cca)
Placental site trophoblastic tumour
Invasive mole usually develops from
partial or complete mole
cause of a Partial hydatidiform mole
2 Sperm cells fertilize normal egg
Placental site trophoblastic tumour facts
Do not have villi
BHCG levels low
Epitheloid trophoblastic tumour (ETT) is a rare variant of PSTT (Placental site trophoblastic tumour)
Risk factors of GTD
Poor social economic conditions
Lack of carotene
< 20 years / > 40 years
list 2 s/s and 3 Symptoms of GTN
Uterus larger than expected
BHCG higher than gestational age
Vaginal bleeding during pregnancy
Passage of grapelike villi from uterus
Hyperemesis Gravidarum
GTN metastases sites
lung
liver
brain
Low risk disease management of GTN
Methotrexate or Actinomycin-D
High-risk GTN Mx- 1st line
EMA-CO
Etoposide, methotrexate, actinomycin-D, Cyclophosphamide, Vincristine (Oncovin)
what is done to remove the oocytes from the ovary for IVF
transvaginal oocyte aspiration (TVOA)
Areas identified within the IVF environment that may pose a threat to ART
infx power failure equipment natural disasters eg floods type/quality of medium
embryo transfer facts
- The embryo can be transferred into the uterus of the patient on day 2, 3 or 5 of culture
- The patient is required to have a full bladder for easier visualization and position of the uterus
what are DHEA and DHEAS tests used for
to determine andrenal contribution to disease of androgen excess
triad of presesnting sx of ectopic
vaginal bleeding
amenorrhea
abd pain
Reasons for decline in fertility
Women delaying pregnancy for careers
Increasing use of contraception
Unfavourable economic conditions- rising cost of living
Subfertility
patients have a successful pregnancies after fertility Rx
Fecundity
the probability to achieve pregnancy in 1 menstrual cycle
Male infertility cx
primary pathologies of male reproductive system
environmental lifestyle factors
systemic dz
Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS)
is an excessive response to taking the fertility medication to stimulate egg growth. When OHSS is severe enough you can get blood clots, shortness of breath, abdominal pain
Antral follicle count
a transvaginal ultrasound study, performed in the early phase of your menstrual cycle, in which your physician visually counts the number of egg-containing follicles that are developing on both of your ovaries
how many follicles in an Antral follicle count indicate a poor ovarian reserve
less than 5
3 Basic test for infertile couple
Semen analysis
Tests for ovulation
Tests for tubal patency
in semen analysis what will we test for
Sperm count
Motility
morphology
we can test for ovulation using
endometrial biopsy
Progesterone on day 21
Tests for ovarian reserve
give eg for Tests for ovarian reserve
Day 2/3 serum FSH,LH and estradiol levels
Antral Follicle Count
Anti-mullerian hormon
in Tests for tubal patency what are our first and second line options
1st line: Hysterosalpingography (HSG)
Hysterosalpingo-contrast sonography
2nd line: (invasive)Laparoscopy
chromopertubation
chromopertubation
a method for the study of patency of fallopian tube
prolactin facts
produced from lactotrophs & decidual cells
Stimulated by TRH and VIP (vasoactive intestinal peptide)
short half life
cleared by the liver and kidneys
suppress the secretion of GnRH from the hypothalamus
Physiological causes of hyperprolactinemia
Pain
Vaginal examination
Sleep
Pathological causes of hyperprolactinemia
Hypothalamic: craniopharyngioma
Thyroid: Hypothyroidism
Chronic renal disease
Drug induced causes of hyperprolactinemia
Dopamine antagonist - Sulpiride
Dopamine depleting agents - aldomet
Narcotics - Codeine
idiopathic causes of hyperprolactinemia
Ovulatory dysfunction
Osteoporosis
Visual field defects
how does prolactin cause amenorrhea
by suppress the secretion of GnRH from the hypothalamus
galactorrhea Rx
Bromocriptine 2,5 – 10 mg dly
Lisuride 0.1-0.2 mg dly
Carbergoline 0.25- 1 mg weekly
lung changes in pregnancy DECREASE
decr: expiratory reserve volume
residual volume
functional residual capacity
total lung capacity
lung changes in pregnancy SAME
same: vital capacity
insp reserve volum
lung changes in pregnancy INCREASE
incr: tidal volume
insp capacity
dead volume
what does accumulation of mineralocorticoid precursors in 11 hydroxylase deficiency result in
hypernatremia
hypokalemia
HT
excess andrgens
what dose HAIR-AN syndrome consist of
hyperandrogenism (HA) insulin resistance (IR) acanthosis nigricans (AN)
High-risk GTN Mx- 2nd line
EMA-EP
Etoposide, Methotrexate, Actinomycin D, Etoposide, Cisplatin
Hyperandrogenism in females
amenorrhea
Hyperlipidemia
virilization
Hyperandrogenism in males
Dehydration and shock due to decr Na & incr K
Phallic enlargement without testicular enlargement
Inhibition of GNRH secretion testis atrophy leading to:
-low testosterone levels
-low sperm count
what are the common effects of Hyperandrogenism in both sexes
Rapid skeletal maturation
Premature epiphyseal fusion
Non-tumour related causes of hyperandrogenism
Adrenal causes
CAH - 21 hydroxylase deficiency
- 11 hydroxylase deficiency
Cushing syndrome
Non-tumour related causes
ovarian causes
PCOS
Hyperthecosis
HAIR-AN syndrome
Medications that cause hyperandrogenism
Danazol- androgen
Metoclopramide- stomach medication
Resepine- HT medication
Tumour related causes of hyperandrogenism
Adrenal tumours
Adrenocortical tumour
Adrenal adenoma
Adrenal carcinoma
Tumour related causes of hyperandrogenism
Ovarian tumours
Arrhenoblastoma
Hilar cell ovarian tumour
Krukenberg tumour
non classical CAH
Milder enzyme deficiency
No genital ambiguity
classic CAH Rx
hydrocortisone
prednisone
dexamethasone
Gestational hyperandrogenism presesnts with
Luteoma theca lutean cysts Ovarian tumour Exogenous androgens/progestogens Placental aromatase deficiency
hirsutism Mx
COC
Inhibit LH stimulate SHBG production
Cosmetic therapy
what can you do if you find a child with Ambiguous genitalia
Physical exam
Ultrasonography
Karyotype
classic CAH facts
low aldosterone and cortisol
high ACTH & 17-OH progestonolone
can prenatal Dx using Amniocentesis and chorionic villi sampling
Pre-testicular cx of male infertility
General factors - Viral illness
Endocrine - Hypothalamic (Kallman’s syndrome)
Drugs - H2 receptor antagonists
testicular cx of male infertility
Varicocele
Previous testicular torsion/ trauma
Mumps orchitis
post-testicular cx of male infertility
Congenital bilateral absence of the vas deferens
Retrograde ejaculation
Sexual problems- erectile dysfunction
Semen analysis can be informative about
Sperm production
Sperm transport and maturation
Sperm transfer and function in the female tract
Standard instructions for semen collection
defined abstinence 3 days
evaluated within one hour of collection
Macroscopic evaluation of Semen analysis
Colour - greyish - white Viscosity - smooth and watery Liquefaction time- 15-60 mins Volume - 2-6ml pH - 7.2 or more
Microscopic evaluation of Semen analysis
Motility Vitality- measurement of all living sperm-whether they're moving or not Count Morphology MAR (antisperm antibodies)
cx of No ejaculate
Ductal obstruction
Retrograde ejaculation
Hypogonadism
cx of Low volume ejaculate
ductal Obstruction
Absence of vas deferens or seminal vesicles
Infectio
Asthenozoospermia cx
Immunological factors (ASABs) Defect in sperm structure Poor liquefaction
Azoospermia cx
Klinefelter’s syndrome
Sertoli only syndrome
Hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism
oligospermia cx
Genetic disorder
Endocrinopathies
Varicocele
Teratozoospermia cx
Varicocele
Stress
Infection
teratozoospermic index (TZI)
Ratio of the number of abnormalities/abnormal sperm
should be between 1 and 3
Aetiology of recurrent pregnancy loss
Unknown
toxins
immunologic
anatomic
Contraindications to medical or expectant management of pregnancy losses
Haemodynamically or medically unstable patient
Signs of pelvic infection/sepsis
History of coagulopathy
Misoprostol Side effects include
diarrhoea
N+V
fever/rigors
Mifepristone
antiprogestin that result in weakening of the uterine attachment of a pregnancy. This results in capillary breakdown and synthesis of prostaglandins
antiphospholid syndrome pregnancy complications
fetal death
pre eclampsia
thrombocytopenia
Screening tests for recurrent pregnancy loss
Lupus anticoagulant anticardiolipid antibodies anti-ß2 glycoprotein1 antibodies diabetic screening - glucose tolerance test prolactin
Cervical insufficiency facts
Second trimester miscarriage losses
Screening with transvaginal ultrasound cervical length from 16 weeks to <24wks
If cervical length < 25mm then cerclage
Vaginal Progesterone (200mg) at night
Cervical insufficiency Hx
painless dilatation of the cervix in the second trimester
delivery of a live fetus
Spontaneous rupture of membranes
Antiphospholipid syndrome Mx
Low dose Aspirin (75 -100mg) daily once fetal heart seen
can be combined with Unfractionated Heparin or LMWH until 36 wks
advantages of LMWH over heparin
less osteoporosis, haemorrhage and thrombocytopenia
reduced protein binding
longer half life
Complications of termination of pregnancy
Incomplete miscarriage
Heamorrhage
Infection
Rotterdam Criteria
irregular or absent ovulation, elevated levels of androgenic hormones, and/or enlarged ovaries containing at least 12 follicles each
PCOS presents clinically by
menstrual irregularity androgen excess (hirsutism) acne androgen-dependent alopecia infertility- anovulation
4 danger signs of cancer
Abnormal bleeding
Abnormal masses
Unexplained fever
Weight loss
another 4 danger signs of cancer
Pain
Pale
Change in personality, gait, balance
Red eye or absent red reflex
methods of epigenetic change
Changes in DNA methylation
Histone modification
Polycomb group proteins
Un-methylated gene promotor sections allow
transcription of genes
expression of protein product
Over- or undermethylation patterns allow
activation of usually silence genes
silencing of important genes
MicroRNA or miRNA
Very important during embryogenesis and early development
Interacts by being incorporated into the RNA protein complex
Degrades and/or block mRNA before transcription
epigenetic drugs
Demethylation agents or DNMT-I
Histone deacetylases H-DACS
Characteristic signs of hereditary breast/ovarian cancer syndrome
Early or pre-menopausal breast cancer
Bilateral breast cancer
Any single individual with both diseases
aetiology of intersex disorders
Due to excessive androgens
Arising in fetus → CAH
Arising in mother – androgens secreting tumor.
Ingested by mother, eg. Danazol
21 hydroxylase deficiency presentation:
Enlarged clitoris
fused labioscratal folds and urogenital sinus.
Internal genitalia development normal
eg of ovarian androgen secreting tumours
Luteoma
Arrehenoblastooma
Kruken berg tumors
True gonadal dysgenesis features
Streak gonads
normal mullerian structures
Normal external female genitalia
Urinary incontinence
involuntary loss of urine
Continent
ability to retain urine between voluntary episodes of micturition
Urge incontinence
a sudden and strong need to urinate
Urinary Incontinence s/x
Frequency
Urgency
Nocturia
Stress urinary incontinence
involuntary loss of urine on effort or physical exertion or on sneezing or coughing due to sudden pressure on the bladder and urethra
Overactive bladder
group of urinary symptoms such as
urinary urgency, usually accompanied by frequency and nocturia, with or without urgency urinary incontinence, in the absence of UTI or other obvious pathology
Mixed urinary incontinence
involuntary leakage associated with Stress Urinary Incontinence and Urge Urinary Incontinence
diabetes sx
polyuria and polydipsia blurry vision (retinopathy) weight loss (type 1) or weight gain (type 2) neuropathy fatigue
Stress Urinary incontinence Rx
Conservative- Vaginal pessaries
mild-Pelvic floor exercises with electrical stimulation
moderate to severe- BURCH or Slings surgery
Overactive bladder Rx
Lifestyle modification Behavioural modification Pelvic Floor Muscle Training Anticholinergics Neuromodulation
eg of drugs to control urination
trospium oxybutynin propiverene darifenacin fesoterodine
Urinary Incontinence & Pelvic organ prolapse risk factors
Vaginal childbirth
Connective tissue disorders
Menopause
anti cholinergic S/E
Dry mouth
Blurred vision
Constipation
Artifactual asthenozoospermia
Abstinence period too long, too short
Lubricants
Incomplete ejaculate
Transdermal patch
avoids the first pass metabolism through the liver
fewer oestrogen-related side effects
Applied weekly
vaginal ring
in the vagina for 3 weeks followed by ring-free week Avoids 1st pass metabolism
fewer oestrogen-related side effects
Oestrogen excess side effects
Bloating
migraine headache
breakthrough bleeding- refers to vaginal bleeding or spotting that occurs between menstrual periods or while pregnant
progestational side effects
Headaches
breast tenderness
mood changes
Major Side Effects of contraception
Thromboembolism
Cardiovascular Risk
Cancer Risk
vaginal fistula causes
Abdominal surgery (hysterectomy or C-section)
Pelvic, cervical, or colon cancer
Bowel disease like Crohn’s or diverticulitis
urinary fistula cx
Hysterectomy
congenital
Radiation treatment
what does Oral estrogen increase
MMP and CRP levels
Macrophages release Matrix Metalloproteinase (MMP) that digest collagen
menopausal hormone therapy risks
thromboembolism gallbladder disease stroke myocardial infarction breast cancer
When to prescribe tibolone (Progestin)
Any symptomatic post menopausal woman
an increase in breast pain despite HRT dose adjustment
low libido
endometriosis theories
Retrograde menstruation (Sampson’s Theory)
Lymphatic spread
Coelomic metaplasia/induction theory
endometriosis Common sites
Kidney, lung, liver, diaphragm
Ovaries
Anterior and posterior cul-de-sac
endometriosis Clinical presentation
Dysmenorrhoea
Subfertility
Chronic pelvic pain
Mechanism of subfertility in endometriosis
Mechanical interference- adhesions
Ovulatory dysfunction
Peritoneal fluid- has macrophages which are spermicidal
Adenomyosis def and s/x
Presence of endometrial glands and stroma in the myometrium
Uterus is enlarged and globular
Menorrhagia – 50%
Dysmenorrhoea – 30%
Adenomyosis dx and Rx
TVS- Resembles myoma
MRI- Cystic spaces give a “honey-comb” appearance
Laparoscopic resection
L/S electrocoagulation
Hysterectomy
Primary dysmenorrhea
common menstrual cramps that are recurrent and are not due to other diseases
Secondary dysmenorrhea
pain that is caused by a disorder in the woman’s reproductive organs
Pharmacological dysmenorrhea Mx
NSAIDS
Pharmacological dysmenorrhea Mx
COC
non Pharmacological dysmenorrhea Mx
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation.
Acupuncture
heat Therapy
surgical dysmenorrhea Mx
Laparoscopic Uterosacral Nerve Ablation
Laparoscopic Presacral Neurectomy
gynaecological cx of Secondary dysmenorrhea
Extrauterine- Pelvic congestion syndrome
Intramural- fibroids
intrauterine- IUCD
non gynaecological cx of Secondary dysmenorrhea
GUT- Interstitial cystitis
GIT- Irritable bowel syndrome
Orthopaedic- Spondylosis
physical sx of PMS
abd bloating
extreme fatigur
breast tenderness
behavioural sx of PMS
Labile Mood
Irritability
Tensions
Phamarcological treatment of PMS
Hormonal- COC’s eg. Yasmin
Antidepressants- Fluoxetinine 20mg daily
Analgesia- NSAIDs
non Phamarcological treatment of PMS
Cognitive therapy
Calcium 1200mg/day
exercise
Premenstrual syndrome types
Premenstrual Molimina- No interference with everyday
functioning
Premenstrual syndrome- With some functional impairment
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)- Mimic psychiatric disorders
Lichen sclerosus et atrophicus
a chronic skin disease characterized by white, flat papules with an erythematous halo and black, hard follicular plug
what kind of trauma is most seen in pre-adolescent girls
tears
abrarasion
ecchymosis
haematomas
Labial agglutination
occurs when the labia minora become fused together
and can lead to UTIs or vulvulovaginitis
4 phenotypes of PCOS
Type A: hyperandrogenism, chronic anovulation and polycystic ovaries(O+H+P)
Type B: hyperandrogenism and chronic anovulation (O+H)
Type C: hyperandrogenism and polycystic ovaries (H+P)
Type D: chronic anovulationand polycystic ovaries.(O+P)
possible diff dx when considering Hyperandrogenism
Cushing’s syndrome Thyroid dysfunction Hyperprolactinaemia Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Androgen secreting neoplasm HAIR-AN Syndrome
“SOCIETAL EFFECTS” of fertility control
Reduces teenage, unwanted and unplanned pregnancy
Reduction in poverty
Increase in female education and employment, income
“MEDICAL EFFECTS” of contraception
Prevents pregnancy related complications and deaths eg. miscarriage
Direct benefits of barrier methods eg decr STI’s
Direct benefits of hormonal methods- Reduces ovarian and endometrial cancer
Non infective cx of Vaginal discharges and Infections
Foreign body/non specific infection
Fistulae
malignancy
Normal physiological discharge clinical hallmarks
Non offensive
noncopious
no associated symptoms
Candida on vagina presents with
Itching and burning
Copious white – varying consistency (cottage cheese discharge)
Vulvar erythema ± perianal
Trichomonas presentation
Profuse frothy yellow green discharge. Strong odour Vulvar erythema and oedema
Classic ‘strawberry’ cervix
Gonococcal infection Presentation
Typically invades the cervix resulting in pus like discharge/offensive/abdominal cramping/bleeding and painful urination
Complications – PID/Bartholins gland abscess/disseminated gonococcal infections
Rx cefixime 400mg PO or Ceftiaxone 125mg IM
Chlamydia infx presentation
Can cause bartholins gland abscess, vaginitis, cervicitis,acute salpingitis and PID
Symptoms include mucopurulent discharge, abdominal pain,dysuria
Treatment – azithromycin or doxycyline
Syphilitic lesions of the vagina Presentation
chancre
Associated lypmphadenopathy
If left untreated secondary syphilitic lesions – chondylomata lata, snail track ulcers and mucous paches
Genital Tuberculosis Presentation
Ages 20-40yrs old Pelvic pain (chronic) Inflammatory pelvic mass Menstrual irregularities and infertility amenorrhoea
INH
5mg/kg.max 300mg
Hepatotoxicity
N +V
Peripheral neuropathy
Rifampicin
10mg/kg max 600mg
Hepatotoxic
fever
rash
Ethambutol dosage and s/e
15mg/kg max 800-1000mg
Optic neuritis
hypersensitivity reaction
fever and lymphadenopathy
pyrizinamide
15-30mg/kg max1.5-2g
Hepatitis
Hyperuricemia
rash
Differential Diagnosis when you suspect PID
Appendicitis Ectopic pregnancy Endometritis Ovarian cyst Ovarian torsion
Indication for surgery in PID
Ruptured TOA or generalized peritonitis
Septic Shock or multiorgan dysfunction
TOA or pelvic abscess not responding to treatment
Chronic pelvic infection facts
Due to acute PID, recurrent lowgrade pyogenic infection or TB
Occlusion of ostia – hydro/pyo salpinx
Prone to secondary bacterial infection or simply persistent low grade infection
Chronic pelvic infection Symptoms and Mx
chronic pelvic pain
Dyspareunia
Menorrhagia
Medication- Analgesia & Antibiotics
Surgery- total abd hysterectomy
organs affected by Genital Tuberculosis
fallopian tube
endometrium
ovaries
Treatment methods for cervical neoplasia
Local destruction: cryotherapy, laser
Local excision: LLETZ, cone biopsy
Surgical options: hysterectomy
cervical CA s/s and s/x
intermenstrual bleeding
dysparenia
Pain is a LATE complaint
Treatment options in cervical CA
Stage IA: LLETZ or cone is sufficient
Stage IB: RHLND: radical hysterectomy and pelvic node dissection
Stage II, III: Radical radiotherapy to pelvis with added chemotherapy
Stage IV: Chemotherapy plus pelvic irradiation
Postmenopausal atrophic vaginitis facts
Burning, itching, dyspareunia, bloodstained discharge
Vaginal epithelium shiny, thin and transparent
Vaginal moisturisers and lubrication 1st line (topical vaginal estrogen)
Emphysematous vaginitis
Gas-filled blisters in vagina
PV discharge / “popping sound”
Associated with bacterial or trichomonal vaginitis
Toxic shock syndrome of vagina
Symptoms may include fever, rash, skin peeling, and hypotension
Risk factors: very absorbent tampons, and skin lesions in young children
Benign conditions of the vagina
Vaginitis
Cystic swellings
Solid tumors
Vaginal adenosis
Epidermal inclusion cysts
Women of childbearing age
Following obstetric or other trauma of vagina
Posterior and lateral vaginal wall
Congenital cysts of vagina
Mesonephric system (Wolffian duct)
Gartner duct cysts
Anterolateral aspect of vaginal wall
Paramesonephric system (Müllerian duct) Rare & occur on Lower 3rd of vagina near hymen
Polyps in vagina of vagina
proliferation of vaginal lamina propria
Usually asymptomatic / incidental finding
Differentiate from sarcoma botryoides (esp. children) and pyogenic granulomas (after surgery)
Vaginal adenosis
benign, Abnormal presence of columnar epithelium in vagina
Mucoid discharge, postcoital bleeding, dyspareunia DES syndrome
most vaginal cancers are metastatic what are the sites
cervix or endometrium
Vulva • Ovaries • Choriocarcinoma
If vaginal biopsy shows adenocarcinoma where do you look for other primary lesion
Endometrial cancer • Colon • Rectum
Breast • Ovary
Melanoma of vagina
Malignant melanoma of the vagina is rare
Present as pigmented masses, plaques or ulcerative lesions
Most frequently on the distal one-third of the anterior vaginal wall
Sarcomas of vagina
Most common sarcoma botryoides
Highly malignant tumor that occurs in the vagina during infancy and early childhood (mean age 3 years)
Gross appearance of grape-like masses that are exophytic
Diseases caused by HPV besides cerrvicalCA include
Head and neck cancers
Anogenital warts
Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis
Pre-operative factors associated with post-operative cardiac complication
Jugular vein distention or S3 gallop
Myocardial infarct within 6 months
Arrhythmia
Pre-op risk factors for post-op pulmonary complications
Pre-op history of COPD
Purulent productive cough
Anesthesia time greater than 3 hours
Preventing prolonged post-operative ileus
Reducing use of opioids in favor of NSAIDs
Using stimulant laxatives (Dulcolax) in addition to stool softeners
Postoperative care procedures
Early removal of the foley catheter in uncomplicated patients prevents UTIs
Early ambulation Reduces incidence of VTE
Early feeding facilitating early discharge and reducing length of hospital stay
Wound Complications
Dehiscence- Separation of facial layers, Serosanguinous drainage, Evisceration
Seroma- Benign, No erythema or tenderness Collection of liquefied fat, serum and lymphatic fluid under the incision
Hematoma- Abnormal collection of blood that causes discoloration of the wound edges
Infection
Incisional Herni
Factors influencing post-op infection
Definite decrease in host resistance increasing age obesity/malnutrition diabetic ketoacidosis acute/chronic steroid use
possible decrease in host resistance
some forms of cancer
radiation therapy
adrenocortical insufficiency
Wound Infection
Necrotizing fasciitis - Bacterial infection of underlying fascia
Clostridial Myositis - Clostridial muscle infection
Hypothermia
Drop in body temperature of 2 degrees C
halts coagulation cascade thus bleeding cont
Platelet dysfunction
Mild - 32 – 35C
Mod – 28 – 32C
Severe – 25 – 28C
Malignant Hyperthermia
Rare; autosomal dominant
Fever, tachycardia, rigidity, cyanosis
First sign is increased end tidal CO2 (Often within 30 minutes)
Rx: Dantrolene, correct electrolytes, cooling blanket
Postoperative fever
The Six W’s
Wind: pneumonia Wound: infections Water: UTI Walking: DVT (possible PE) Waste: abscess Wonder Drug: medication
Postoperative fever facts
Noninfectious- Within the first 48-72 hours
Infectious- Fevers on post op days 3-8
dx: Fever within 24 hours – atelectasis
fever on 5th to 10th day – wound infection
Rx: acetaminophen or ibuprofen
Pulmonary Complications of surgery
Atelectasis
Aspiration Pneumonitis
Pulmonary edema
Cardiac complications of surgery
Hypertension
Ischemia/Infarction
arrhythmias
Renal Complications of surgery
Urinary retention
Acute Renal Failure
Gastrointestinal Complications of surgery
Postoperative ileus
GI Bleeding
Pseudomembranous colitis
Neurologic Complications of surgery
Delirium, Dementia and Psychosis
Seizure Disorders
Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attacks
Contributing factors to paeds vulvovaginitis
Suboptimal handwashing
Tight, non-absorbent or wet clothing
Topical irritants- bubble baths, detergents
Non-Specific Vulvovaginitis
No infectious etiology found
Clinically, less discharge and erythema than in cases with infectious etiology
Non-Specific Vulvovaginitis Rx
Remove tight-fitting clothes and wet bathing suits immediately after use
Avoid bubble baths and strong detergents
Cotton underwear
Desotin, A&D ointment, other emollients (preparation that softens the skin)
Short course of a mild topical steroid to reduce itching
Specific Vulvovaginitis
Infectious Etiologies
Respiratory Pathogens Enteric Bacteria STD’s Candida Pinworms
sx of some infx and non infx cx of Vulvovaginitis
strep pyogenes: Dysuria, vulvar pain, pruriitis or burning
candida: Pruritis, thick white d/c (Discharge
pinworm: intense vulvar or perianal pruritis, esp at night
non infx foreign body: Purulent, foul smelling, often brown/bloody vaginal discharge
Specific Vulvovaginitis
NON Infectious Etiologies
Foreign Body Systemic Illness Miscarriage Vulvar Skin Disease Trauma
Risk factors of vulvar cancer
HPV
Lichen sclerosis
Long history of puritis
Vulvar Intraepithelial Neoplasms s/s and sx
asymptomatic
itching
hyperpigmentation
rough raisesd lesion
Melanoma of vulva
Usually arises from nevi
Blue/black
Ulcerated
RX: wide excision with 2 cm free border
Pagets Disease of the Vulva
Hyperemic tissue
Cake icing effect (red, velvety area with white islands of tissue on the vulva)
Rx: wide local excision
30% will develop adenocarcinoma of the breast, colon, and rectum
treatments for infx cx of Vulvovaginitis
oral penicillin
cephalosporin
erythromycin
amoxicillin
Sexuality
sexual orientation, sexual activity and the capacity for sexual feelings
Sexual response cycle phases
excitement
plateau
orgasm
resolution
Types of Paraphilic disorders
Paedophilia Voyeurism Sadism Frotteurism Transvestism
viagra side effects
headaches
indigestion
vision problems for people with retinal eye conditions
eg of biological solutions in sexual problems
viagra
transurethral alprostadil
injectable phentolamine
mx of abn uterine bleeding
COC Tranexamic acid Mirena Hysterectomy endometrial ablation
non structural cx of abn uterine bleeding
Coagulopathy Ovulatory Endometrial Iatrogenic Not yet classified
structural cx of abn uterine bleeding
Polyps
Adenomyosis
Leiomyoma
Malignancy
fibroids presentation
Asymptomatic Presence of a pelvic mass Abnormal uterine bleeding infertility Pain: Backache, dysmenorrhoea, dyspareunia
Complications of fibroids
Torsion of pedunculated myoma
Bleeding and anaemia
Degeneration: Red, Hyaline, Mucoid, Cystic, Fat
cx of sexual dysfunction
Psychiatric disorders – Depression
Pharmacological Agents – Antidepressants;
Medical conditions – Endocrine disorders
Surgical procedures – Radiation therapy
Biological approach to sexual dysfunction is Contraindicated in people who
use nitrates
have heart problems
hypo/hypertensio
what are X-rays in gynae used for
hystero-salpingram and for diagnosis of perforations
endometrium and myometrium echogenicity
Early menstrual phase- anechoic- blood , Very thin 1-4 mm
Proliferative; 4-8 mm, isoechoic or slightly hyperechoic relative to the outer
Late proliferative (periovulatory)- A multilayered endometrium
Secretory phase- echogenic, 8-16 mm
Homogenous Low-medium echogenicity
echogenicity of gynae conditions
Ectopic pregnancy- Consist of central hypoechoic area surrounded by echogenic rim of trophoblastic tissue
Molar pregnancy- Echogenic intrauterine tissue with cystic appearance
Incomplete Miscarriage- thickened irregular endometrium with hyper and hypoechoic echoes
Rape trauma syndrome short and long term effects
Short term- Humiliation
Helplessness
Anxiety
long term- Sexual dysfunction
Increased number of gynaecological problems
Frequent users of medical services
mx of rape/sexual abuse
Informed consent
Thorough History & Examination
complete necessary forms and collect evidence
Pregnancy, RPR & HIV test.
Emergency contraception
Doxycycline 100mg bd PO x10d.
Metronidazole 2g PO STAT. OR Zithromax 1g stat.
PEP - AZT & 3TC anti-retroviral
counsel and follow up
Functional benign cysts
Follicular cyst- Usually less than 5 cm
Corpus luteal- Haemorrhagic corpus luteum
Granulosa-theca lutein cyst- In molar pregnancy or part of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
non Functional benign cysts
Endometrioma- Filled with dark haemolysed blood
PCOS- Anovulation, Hyperandrogenism
Primary ovarian tumours
Benign- Epithelial
Malignant- Germ cells tumours, Sex cord
Epithelial tumours types
Serous- malignant type is the commonest of ALL ovarian cancer Mucinous- If ruptured pseudomyxoma peritonei Endometrioid- occurs primarily in women who are between 50 and 70 years of age Clear cell (mesonephroid)- Polypoid masses that protrude into the cyst Brenner- Usually benign, occur in reproductive life
Germ cell tumours
Dermoid cyst ( benign cystic teratoma) - Contain tissue derived from 2 or more germ cell layers
Non- gestational choriocarcinoma- Secrete HCG.
Malignant Germ cell tumour- Dysgerminoma which is highly malignant
Sex cord tumours
Granulosa cell tumour
Fibromas
Thecomas
complication of ovarian tumours
Torsion
Haemorrhage
Rupture
malignant vs benign
Benign- Thin cyst walls Smooth cyst walls Size less than 8 cm in diameter Unilaterality No ascitic fluid or blood flow
malignant- Thick cyst walls Papillary growths on inner or outer surfaces Bilaterality Ascitic fluid present Very strong blood flow
Post Menopausal Bleeding
Uterine bleeding more than one year after last menstruation
Vaginal bleeding in the presence of raised FSH and LH values in perimenopausal age group
levonorgestrel additional benefits
Thickens cervical mucus
Decidualizes endometrium
Leads to glandular atrophy that further prevents implantatio
Disadvantages of IUCD
Cu IUCD’s can increase volume of blood loss during menses
Only LNG IUCD protects against PID
Can increase dysmenorrhea
advantages of IUCD
Doesnt require adherence
fewer side effects
Reduced risk of cervical and ovarian cancer
Contraindications of IUCD
Distortion of uterine cavity – congenital, fibroids
Unexplained uterine bleeding
Breast cancer – only for LNG IUCD
Wilson’s disease for Cu IUCD
Tubal occlusion methods
Partial salpingectomy Salpingectomy Fimbriectomy Bipolar cauterization – not a good method Clips Ring
Leiomyosarcomas facts
Rare Aggressive tumours
Usually large (> 10 cm) soft tumours in the myometrium of the uterus
Leiomyomas NOT precursor to leiomyosarcomas
variants Epithelioid & Myxoid
Leiomyosarcomas Clinical presentation
Asymptomatic Pre or Postmenopausal bleeding or both Abdominal pain Abdominal distension Urinary symptoms
Endometrial carcinoma Risk Factors
Obesity Hypertension tamoxifen Nulliparity Lynch syndrome (hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer)
BPH: Symptoms
Storage- Frequency
Urgency (Urge incontinence)
Nocturia
Voiding -Weak stream
Intermittency
Straining
Incomplete Emptying
Later signs/symptoms of BPH
Abdominal/flank pain with voiding
Uremia (renal failure) →fatigue, anorexia, somnolence
UTI’s
BPH: Clinical findings
Late signs of renal failure: anemia, hypertension
Abdominal exam: hydronephrosis/pyelonephritis
GU exam: hernia, stricture, phimosis
DRE in BPH: smooth, enlarged (can’t get finger above it), nodular, with a loss of distinction between the lobes
BPH: Non-Surgical Option
Herbal Phytotherapy (e.g.. Saw Palmetto) Alpha-1-adrenergic antagonists (terazosin, doxazosin 5-Alpha-reductase inhibitors (finasteride, dutasteride)
BPH: Surgical Option
TransUrethral Resection of the Prostate(TURP)
Transurethral Incision of Prostate (TUIP): less morbidity with similar efficacy indicated for smaller prostates
Open Prostatectomy
BPH: New Modalities of Rx
Minimally invasive: (Prostatic Stents
Laser prostatectomy ,HoLEP) Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate
Electrovaporization (TUVP Transurethral Vaporization of Prostate
Acute prostatitis
acute infectious disease
sudden onset
fever, tenderness, urinary symptoms, constitutional symptoms
Chronic prostatitis
recurring infection with same organism
few prostate related symptoms
difficulty urinating, low back pain, perineal pressur
acute bacterial Prostatitis Etiology
Gram-negative enteric organisms most frequent pathogens- E. col
K. pneumoniae
P. mirabilis
less frequently
P. aeruginosa
Enterobacter spp
Serratia spp
chronic bacterial prostatitis Etiology
S. epidermidis
S. aureus
Other/ Unusual- CMV, TB, Candida
prostatitis Rx
trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
fluoroquinolones (e.g., ciprofloxacin
cephalosporins
4 weeks of antibiotic therapy to reduce chronic prostatitis risk
which antimicrobials can you use to sterilize urine prior to study in the case of significant bacteriuria
ampicillin, cephalexin, or nitrofurantoin for 2 to 3 days
long-term suppressive therapy for recurrent infections
ciprofloxacin three times weekly
trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole daily
nitrofurantoin 100 mg daily
bilharzia Clinical manifestation
Acute: Penetration- Swimmers itch, Circulation- Katayama fever
Intestinal- Abdominal pains, Hepatomegaly
Ureter- Distal ureteric stricture, Ureteric calcifications
Bladder- Mass (inflammatory), Calcified bladder
Genitalia- Cervicitis, Epididymitis, Calcifications of genital organs
bilharzia Rx
Medical- Praziquantel, 40mg/kg
Surgical- For complications
enuresis
Nocturnal bedwetting in a child older than 6 years in the absence of any neurological condition
Epidemiology: Law of 15 eg
1% of 15 yr. old wet
15 % of enuretics have encopresis
15% of non-enuretics have nocturnal polyuria
enuresis Rx
Anticholinergics
Desmopressin
Imipramine
Limit fluid intake in the evening (from 17:00)
Child must help change sheets if wet
Voiding Dysfunction
Neuropathic- Myelodysplasia (Neural Tube Defect)
Non-neuropathic- Intravaginal reflux, Hinman Syndrome, Ochoa syndrom
Genitourinary TB Clinical manifestation
Kidney- Parenchymal masses, infindibular stenosis of collecting system
Ureter- Stricture, Fibrosis of Vesico-ureteric junction
Bladder- Granuloma, Contracted bladder
Prostate- Inflamed, Abscess
Epididymis- Infertility, Beaded Vas deferens
Testicle- mass, abscess
besides RIPE what can be used to treat Genitourinary TB
Streptomycin
Steroids
Surgical intervention
Erection requirements
Stimulus (visual, fantasy, tactile) Intact nerve supply Normal penile vasculature Healthy cavernous tissue Normal hormonal environment
Treatment for Prostate Cancer and erectile dsyfunction
radical prostatectomy
External beam radiotherapy
brachytherapy
PDE5Is (Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors) still the first-line management for ED post-RP
aetiology of erectile dsyfunction
Vasculogenic- CV disease, Lack of regular physical exercise
Central Neurogenic causes- Degenerative disorder (MS, Parkinson’s), Stroke
Peripheral Neurogenic- Polyneuropathy, Surgery (pelvic)
Structural- Phimosis, Peyronie’s disease
Hormonal- Diabetes Mellitus, Metabolic Syndrome
Drug-induced- Antihypertensives, Antidepressants
Psychogenic- Generalised (lack of arousability), Situational (partner-related)
Trauma- Penile or Pelvic fractures
Medical management of ED
First-line Therapy- PDE5 inhibitors, Vacuum erection devices, Shockwave therapy (LI-SWT)
Second-line therapy- Intra-cavernous injections
Third-line therapy- Penile prostheses
PDE5 inhibitors side effects
Headache Facial flushing Nasal congestion Dyspepsia Back pain, myalgia : Tadalafil Abnormal vision: Sildenafil/Vardenafil
Safety issues with PDE5s
Nitrates are contra-indicated alpha Blocker interaction Dose adjustments (CYP34A): decr PDE5 dose- ketoconazole, ritinovir, erithromycin incr PDE5 dose- rifampicin, phenobarbital, carbamazipine
Other causes of anal incontinence
Colorectal disease: rectal prolapse/inflammatory bowel ds/fistulas
Congenital atresia
Surgical injury to the anal sphincters
anal incontinence facts
Urgency of defecation- decrease in warning time indicates injury to voluntary striated ext anal sphincter or its nerve supply
Fecal incontinence with no warning- passive soiling suggests damage to the IAS
New onset symptoms- colonoscopy and barium constrast studies
Management of Overactive bladder syndrome
Weight reduction
Pelvic floor muscle exercise with electrical stimulation
Anti-cholinergic medication- e.g. Oxybutynin
B3 agonists-e.g. Mirabegron
Sacral neuromodulation
Acute urethral syndrome
symptoms of dysuria, frequency and/or pyuria without evidence of significant bacteriuria, often in association with vaginitis or urethritis
Recurrent UTI
≥2 infections in six months or ≥3 infections in one year
Referred to as relapse when infection of the same organism occurs within 2 weeks and is usually drug-resistant
Reinfection is diagnosed when a second infection is found after effective antibiotic therapy with a subsequent negative urine culture
Risk factors for UTIs
Behavioural factors- soaps
Instrumentation of the urinary tract- urethral catheterization
Voiding dysfunction
Chronic vesico-ureteric reflux
Risk factors for Recurrent UTIs
Lower urinary tract obstruction Chronic retention of urine Bladder stones Cystocele Vesicovaginal fistula
Clinical symptoms of UTIs
Upper UTIs- Fever
Chills
Flank pain
Lower UTIs- Frequency Urgency Dysuria Suprapubic pain Haematuria-rarely
Common Uropathogens
E Coli Proteus Klebsiella Enterobacter P. aeruginosa
UTI Rx
at least three-day treatment of
1st Gen Cephalosporins
Fluoroquinolones
nitrofurantoin
UTI Rx facts
Resistance rate ranges are based on patient’s age: younger women record higher rates of resistance of E. coli toward ampicillin and trimethoprim– sulfamethoxazole than the elderly, a resistance rate higher than 15–20% requires the choice of a different antibiotic class Fosfomycin tromethamine can be used in a single dose, while nitrofurantoin monohydrate macrocrystals are given at seven-day treatment, twice daily In postmenopausal women a 3-day regimen has been suggested, as well as a local hormone supplementation
recurrent UTIs prophylaxis
nitrofurantoin
norfloxacin
trimethoprim–sulfamethoxazole
Cranberry and lingonberry
postcoital prophylaxis for UTI
single dose of an effective antimicrobial
nitrofurantoin 50 mg
trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole 40/200 mg
cephalexin 500 mg
hormones kideny produces
renin
prostaglandins
erythropoietin
Azotemia
elevation of blood urea nitrogen and creatinine levels result of a decreased glomerular filtration rate
Uremia
azotemia + a constellation of clinical signs and symptoms (e.g. peripheral oedema, fatigue, restless legs)
angiotensin II funtion
Stimulates sodium transport (reabsorption) at several renal tubular sites
Stimulates thirst centers within the brain
Releas ADH
nephritic syndrome signs and sx
HT proteinuria blurred vision haematuria azotaemia oliguria
Nephrotic syndrome
characterized by very heavy proteinuria (> 3.5g/day) hypoalbuminemia severe oedema hyperlipidemia lipiduria
Acute kidney injury
characterized by rapid decline in GFR (hours to days) concurrent dysregulation of fluid and electrolyte balance
retention of metabolic waste products
oliguria and anuria may develop
Chronic kidney disease
diminished GFR that is persistently <60ml/minute/1.73m2 for at least 3 months and/or persistent albuminuria
Renal tubular defects
dominated by polyuria, nocturia and electrolyte disorders
nephrolithiasis
spasms of severe pain on flanks, back and below ribs
haematuria
pain on urination
Acute tubular necrosis
Ischaemic or toxic
patients present with extreme oliguria (<100 ml of urine in 24 hours)
oliguric phase often followed by a diuretic phase
oliguric phase complicated by development of hyperkalaemia with the risk of cardiac arrhythmias
Interstitial nephritis
heterogenous group of conditions which have common morphological (inflammatory reaction composed mainly of T-cells) and clinical features
Etiology- toxins, immunological, metabolic
s/s and sx- fever and/or rash, incr urine output, haematuria or dark urine
Analgesic nephropathy
Results from chronic ingestion of large quantities of asprin
Asprin induces papillary ischaemia by inhibiting the synthesis of vasodilatory prostaglandins
Patients may develop transitional cell carcinoma of the renal pelvis and/or ureter
kidney Lesions associated with metabolic disorders
hypokalemia- causes coarse vacuolation of the tubular epithelial cells
urate- precipitated crystals cause obstruction and tubular dilatation
hypercalcemia- stones within the pelvicalyceal system
oxalosis- tubular crystalline deposits
kidney Lesions due to physical agents
Radiation nephritis- present with hypertension and renal insufficiency
Obstructive uropathy- pelvis and calyceal system become dilated due to back pressure (hydronephrosis)
acute pyelonephritis
presents with malaise, fever, pain and tenderness in the loins
urine examination reveals presence of pus cells and white cell casts
abscesses and wedge-shaped foci of suppurative inflammation are seen in the renal cortex and medulla at microscopic examination
Chronic pyelonephritis
develops when there is reflux of urine into the kidney during micturition raising the intrapelvic and intracalyceal pressure
deep irregular scars are seen towards the poles of the kidneys
interstitial fibrosis and tubular atrophy are seen microscopically
Xanthoganulomatous pyelonephritis
develops in patients with chronic pyelonephritis
associated with Proteus and E.coli infections
presents as a renal mass mimicking a neoplasm
the kidney cut surface shows a yellow mass surrounded by distorted calyces and small abscesses
Potter’s syndrome
Bilateral agenesis thus oligohydramnios thus hypoplastic lungs
presents - low set ears
receding chin
wide-set eyes
‘parrot beak’ nose
associated abnormalities: spinal cord defects
Congenital renal diseases
most of the diseases are prone to infx and/or stones
Unilateral agenesis- affected children do not survive long because of associated multiple developmental abnormalities, prone to infections and trauma
Renal hypoplasia- prone to infection and stone formation
Renal dysplasia- presents as cystic kidneys
Ectopic kidneys- may be associated with intestinal malrotation
Horseshoe kidney- results from fusion of the two nephrogenic blastemas during fetal life, renal function usually normal
MORE Congenital renal diseases
Cystinuria- autosomal recessive, cysteine crystals are found in the urine and calculi may develop
Renal tubular acidosis- autosomal dominant, loss of bicarbonate and failure to acidify and concentrate the urine, tendency to form stones and develop infections
Congenital nephrotic syndrome
autosomal recessive
nephrotic syndrome develops due to excessive proteinuria
patients vulnerable to pneumococcal infection
the kidneys have a microcystic appearance which results from dilatation of the proximal tubules and Bowman’s capsule
high levels of alpha-fetoprotein in the amniotic fluid and maternal blood
Alport’s disease
Mode of inheritance variable but is X-linked in 50% of families
triad of: nephritis, deafness and ocular lesions
presents with haematuria usually in the 1st decade of life
Renal failure in males develops in the 2nd decade
Renal function in females preserved until the 5th decade
Simple renal cysts
Do not affect renal function
May present with pain if bleeding occurs
Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease
Mutations in the ADPKD1 and ADPKD2 genes
Always bilateral
The cysts vary in size from a few millimeters to several centimeters and are separated by thin bands of renal parenchyma
Eventually results in renal failure
Patients may develop cysts in other organs including liver, pancreas and lungs and berry aneurysm
Autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease
Perinatal subgroup- affected babies are stillborn or die of renal failure and respiratory distress soon after birth
Neonatal, infantile and juvenile subgroups- characterized by less severe disease and longer survival
associated with liver abnormalities including proliferation of the bile ducts and hepatic fibrosis
Dialysis-associated cysts
Characterized by the presence of multiple small cysts that are found throughout the cortex and medulla
Cysts often associated with oxalate crystals
Uremic medullary cystic disease
Causes chronic renal failure in children and adolescents
There is usually a family history
Kidneys have numerous cysts at the cortico-medullary junction
Medullary sponge kidney
Results from dilated collecting ducts in the medulla
Usually bilateral but may be unilateral
viral infx of kidney
Hepatitis B- Associated with membranous or membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis
Hepatitis C- Associated with mesangiocapillary glomerulonephritis
HIV- Characterized by collapse of the glomerular capillaries, severe interstitial fibrosis and inflammation
MORE viral infx of kidney
Polyomavirus-induced nephropathy- BK and JC viruses Causes disease in immunocompromised patients (HIV and renal transplants)
Diagnosis can be made on urinary cytology by identification of cells containing large basophilic intranuclear viral inclusions (decoy cells)
EBV- Induces B-cell proliferation and transformation with development of lymphoproliferative disorders
Hyperacute rejection of kidney
Develops within minutes or hours (<48hrs)
Due to preformed antibodies in the blood of the recipient
Immune damage directed at the endothelial cells of the graft
The kidneys are flaccid, cyanosed and mottled
Thrombi and cortical infracts are seen microscopically
Acute rejection of kidney
Develops within days, months or years
Mononuclear cell infiltrate, interstitial oedema, haemorrhage and tubulitis are seen microscopically
Chronic rejection of kidney
Develops month or years following transplantation
Characterized by interstitial fibrosis and tubular atrophy
urinary calculi s/s and s/x
renal colic, dull ache in the loins
recurrent and intractable UTI
urinary calculi Classification
calcium oxalate (75-80% of all calculi)
struvite stones (composed of magnesium, ammonium phosphate). Stones are large with a staghorn appearance
uric acid stones
calculi in cystinuria and oxalosis
Benign renal tumours
Renal fibroma
Benign cortical adenoma
Malignant renal tumours
Renal cell carcinoma - most common type of kidney cancer in adults
Wilm’s tumour- most common cancer of the kidneys in children
Carcinoma of the renal pelvis
Osteoporosis is a skeletal disease that is characterized by
Low bone mass
Microarchitectural disruption
Skeletal fragility
Increased fracture risk
Most common fragility fractures occur in
vertebrae
hip
wrist
risk facttors for osteopenia
Advanced age Cortisone therapy Low body mass (<58kg) Smoking and excess alcohol Sarcopenia rheumatoid arthritis
osteoporosis mx lifestyle
Exercise – improves muscle strength and balance and reduces falls
Adequate calcium and Vit D intake
Excessive Ca intake does not reduce fractures and leads to increased risk of cardiovascular disease and renal calculi
osteoporosis mx medical
Estrogen or estrogen/progesterone
Bisphosphonates – GI side-effects
Raloxifen – Selective estrogen receptor modulator
Teriparatide- parathyroid hormone analogue
Denosumab- Monoclonal antibodies
Types of surgery
Standard surgery – Adnexectomy +/- hysterectomy + total omentectomy + washings + nodes + biopsies
Radical surgery – Pelvic clearance + nodes
Supra-radical surgery – Upper abdominal cytoreduction
complete surgical cytoreduction
“Standard” surgery: • hysterectomy, bilateral adnexectomy • excision of the pelvic peritoneum, total omentectomy, appendectomy, bulky pelvic and lumbo-aortic nodes +/− simple peritonectomies.
“Radical” surgery:- removal of the uterus and ovaries and pelvic peritoneum with the and recto-sigmoid +/− simple peritonectomies.
Cystic renal dysplasia
Abnormal persistence of undifferentiated mesenchyme: forming heterologous tissues - cartilage, primitive collecting ductules
gross or microscopic cysts
Ureteric obstruction
Large cysts lined by flattened cuboidal epithelium
Intervening parenchyma is fibrotic with islands of bluish cartilage
Multicystic dysplastic kidney
Occurs only sporadically - No defined pattern of inheritance
The cysts are larger and more variably sized than those of ARPKD
Often unilateral. - If bilateral, it is often asymmetric and oligohydramnios and its complications can ensue, just as with ARPKD
Childhood polycystic kidney disease
Autosomal recessive
Smooth external surface [mass of cysts of uniform sizes
Cyst lined by uniform cuboidal epithelium
Most of the cysts are elongated and radially arranged from the center of the kidney
Nephronophthisis
Cysts in medulla/corticomedullary junction
tubular atrophy
Interstitial inflammation/fibrosis
Hydronephrosis causes
Congenital eg Posterior urethral valves
Urinary calculi
BPH, pregnancy, uterine prolapse
Renal cell carcinoma Clinical triad
Flank pain, mass effect, and hematuria
Ureteritis follicularis
Aggregation of lymphocytes in the subepithelial region
Slight elevations of the mucosa and produce a fine granular mucosal surface
Cystitis Glandularis and Cystitis Cystica
Nests of transitional epithelium (Brunn nests) grow downward into the lamina propria undergo transformation of their central epithelial cells into: Cuboidal or columnar epithelium lining [cystitis glandularis] Cystic spaces lined by urothelium [cystitis cystica]
The two processes often coexist [cystitis cystica et glandularis]
In cystitis glandularis, goblet cells are present, and the epithelium resembles intestinal mucosa (intestinal or colonic metaplasia
Types of acute cystitis
Hemorrhagic cystitis - Radiation
- Antitumor chemotherapy (cyclophosphamide in Px of leukemia)
- Adenovirus infection
Suppurative cystitis - Ulceration of large areas of the mucosa
Chronic Cystitis
Thickening of the epithelium
Fibrous thickening in the muscularis propria
Histologic variants
Follicular cystitis - Aggregation of lymphocytes into lymphoid follicles within the bladder mucosa
Eosinophilic cystitis - Infiltration with submucosal eosinophils together with fibrosis
Interstitial Cystitis (Hunner Ulcer)
painful form of chronic cystitis in women and associated with inflammation and fibrosis of all layers of the bladder wall
cystoscopic findings of fissures and punctate hemorrhages (glomerulations)
mast cells are particularly prominent
Malacoplakia
Characterized macroscopically by soft, yellow, raised mucosal plaques 3 to 4 cm in diameter
histologically by infiltration with large, foamy macrophages with occasional multinucleate giant cells and interspersed lymphocytes
Laminated mineralized concretions resulting from deposition of calcium in enlarged lysosomes [Michaelis-Gutmann bodies]
Chronic bacterial infection [E. coli or Proteus species
Polypoid Cystitis
Results from irritation to the bladder mucosa
Formation of broad, bulbous, polypoid projections as a result of marked submucosal edem
Papillomas (Urothelial Tumors )
In younger patients
Small (0.5 to 2.0 cm), delicate, structures, superficially attached to the mucosa by a stalk
Finger-like papillae have a central core of loose fibrovascular tissue
Covered by transitional epithelial cells that are histologically identical to normal urothelium
Papillary urothelial neoplasms of low malignant potential (PUNLMP)
Either thicker urothelium or diffuse nuclear enlargement
Limited proliferative activity
Usually larger than papillomas
Low-grade papillary urothelial carcinomas
Minimal but definite evidence of nuclear atypia-
scattered hyperchromatic nuclei, infrequent mitotic figures predominantly towards the base
mild variation in nuclear size and shape
High-grade papillary urothelial carcinoma
Dyscohesive and have large hyperchromatic nuclei
The tumor cells show frank anaplasia
Mitotic figures, including atypical ones, are frequent
Condyloma Acuminatum of penis
benign Papillomatosis acanthosis hyperkeratosis koilocytosis
Bowen disease
Genital region of both men and women, usually in those over the age of 35 years
Solitary, thickened plaque with shallow ulceration and crusting
On the glans and prepuce as single or multiple shiny red, sometimes velvety, plaques where it is clinically referred to as Erythroplasia of Queyrat
Bowenoid papulosis
The younger age of patients and the presence of multiple (rather than solitary) pigmented (reddish brown) papular lesions is typical
Invasive squamous cell carcinoma of penis
Circumcision confers protection
macroscopic patterns: - Papillary - Flat
Verrucous carcinoma
well-differentiated variant of squamous cell carcinoma that has low malignant potential
These tumors are locally invasive, but they rarely metastasize
Non-specific epididymoorchitis
Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhea are the most frequent culprits
In men older than age 35, the common urinary tract pathogens, such as Escherichia coli
Specific epididymoorchitis
Granulomatous (Autoimmune) Orchitis - nontuberculous granulomatous orchitis, granulomas are seen restricted within spermatic tubules.
Mumps - acute interstitial orchitis develops about 1 week after onset of swelling of the parotid glands.
Tuberculosis
Gonorrhea
Syphilis
syphilis Specific epididymoorchitis
Almost invariably, the testis is involved first by the infection
In many cases, the orchitis is not accompanied by epididymitis
morphologic patterns- Gummas, diffuse interstitial inflammation
obliterative endarteritis with perivascular cuffing of lymphocytes and plasma cells
Germ Cell Tumors
Multipotential germ cells
in 60% of the tumors, there is a mixture of two or more of the histologic patterns
Originate from intratubular germ cell neoplasia [ITGCN]
ITGCN is seen adjacent to all germ cell tumors in adults except for spermatocytic seminoma and epidermoid and dermoid cysts
It is also not seen in pediatric tumors (teratomas, yolk sac tumors)
treated by low-dose radiotherapy
intratubular germ cell neoplasia [ITGCN]
Cryptochidism Prior germ cell tumour in adult patient Family history of germ cell tumour Androgen insensitivity syndrome Gonadal dysgenesis syndrome
Germ Cell Tumors Histogenesis
Gonadal cell line [seminoma – end-stage neoplasm]
Non-gonadal cell line [Embryonic and extra-embryonic]
Embryonic [embryonal carcinoma ; teratoma]
Extraembryonic [Yolk sac and choriocarcinoma
Seminoma
Most common type of germinal tumor in adults [over 30years]
Identical tumor arises in the ovary [dysgerminoma]
Microscopically [sheets of uniform cells divided into poorly demarcated lobules by delicate septa of fibrous tissue]
Tumor cells are round to polyhedral and has a distinct cell membrane; a clear or watery-appearing cytoplasm; and a large, central nucleus with one or two prominent nucleoli
The cytoplasm contains varying amounts of glycogen
Classic seminoma cells do not contain α-fetoprotein (AFP) or human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) [but stain for PLAP (Placental alkaline phosphatase)
Seminoma - Variants
Anaplastic seminoma [cellular; nuclear irregularity ; tumor giant cells and many mitoses]
Spermatocyic seminoma - does not arise from an ITGCN - In much later age than for most testicular tumors [over 65 years] - Slow-growing tumor that rarely if ever produces metastases
Spermatocytic seminomas [three cell populations]
smaller cells resembling secondary spermatocytes
medium-sized round nucleus and eosinophilic cytoplasm
scattered giant cells
Embryonal carcinoma
More aggressive than seminomas
Foci of hemorrhage or necrosis [hemorrhagic mass]
Considerable variation in cell and nuclear size and shape
Mitotic figures and tumor giant cells are frequent
raised HCG & AFP
Yolk Sac Tumor
Most common testicular tumor in children up to 3 years of age
In this age group, it has a very good prognosis
Elevated serum levels of AFP useful in diagnosis
Yolk Sac Tumor Microscopically
Lacelike (reticular) network of cuboidal cells
Papillary structures
Solid cords of cells
Structures resembling endodermal sinuses (SchillerDuval bodies)
Eosinophilic hyaline globules AFP and α1-antitrypsin
Choriocarcinoma
Highly malignant form of testicular tumor
Hemorrhage and necrosis are extremely common
Composed of cytotrophoblastic and syncytiotrophoblastic cells
Often, they cause no testicular enlargement and are detected only as a small palpable nodule
Rapidly growing, they may outgrow the blood supply, and sometimes the primary testicular focus is replaced by a small fibrous scar, leaving only widespread metastases
Choriocarcinoma Microscopically
Syncytiotrophoblastic cell is large - abundant eosinophilic vacuolated cytoplasm
Cytotrophoblastic cells are more regular - polygonal with distinct cell borders and clear cytoplasm
Teratoma
Complex tumors having various cellular or organoid components reminiscent of normal derivatives from more than one germ layer
Elements may be mature or immature tissue
Rarely, non-germ cell tumors (carcinoma/sarcoma) may arise in a teratoma [teratoma with malignant transformation]
When the non-germ cell component spreads outside of the testis it does not respond to chemotherapy
Teratoma Microscopically
Endodermal derivatives - Gut epithelium; bronchial epithelium
Mesodermal derivatives - Muscle tissue; bone and cartilage
Ectodermal derivatives - Skin and brain tissue
Prostate Glands lined by two layers
Basal layer of low cuboidal epithelium
A layer of columnar secretory cells
Prostate carcinoma Rx Stage 1 and 2
Radical prostatectomy – Retropubic – Perineal – Laparoscopic
Radiotherapy
Prostate carcinoma Rx T3
Radiotherapy
Surgery
Brachytherapy
Prostate carcinoma Rx Stage 4
Medical- GnRh analogues, Anti androgens, Estrogens
Surgical • Bilateral orchidectomy\seminectomy
Prostate carcinoma Complications
Hot flushes Weight gain Depression Gynecomastia Osteoporosis Cognitive abilities
Prostate carcinoma Palliative care
Pain – morphine
Localised bone pain – Radiation(70%)
Bisphosphonates
Chemoprevention of Prostate carcinoma
Dietary- Soy products, Tomato products, omega fatty acids
Medical/supplements – Vit E, Selenium, Zinc
Benign prostatic hyperplasia Absolute indications for Surgery
Repetitive episodes of acute urinary retention Chronic urinary retention Recurrent UTI Macroscopic heamaturia Upper tract dilatation Bladder stones Failed medical therapy
Benign prostatic hyperplasia Watchful waiting
Restrict fluid nocturnally
Double voiding
Urethral milking
Caution with alpha adrenergic meds
Etiology of Fournier gangrene
Infection of Anorectal or Urogenital area
Dermatological- Hidradenitis suppurativa, Pressure sore ulcers, Trauma, Ass poor hygiene
organisms causing fournier gangrene
E.coli, Bacteroides
Others- Proteus, Staphylococcus, Enterococcus, Klebsiella, Clostridium
Fournier gangrene clinical presentation
Pain and tenderness in the genitals Fever and lethargy Increasing erythema of the skin Purulent discharge Urinary &/or GIT symptoms
Fournier gangrene Rx
Rehydration
Antibiotics
Surgical debridement- Skin graft
nervous system and micturition
Higher centres/ cortical micturition centre: suppression of involuntary bladder contractions
Pontine micturition centre: co-ordination of urethral sphincter & detrusor
Parasympathetic supply: pelvic nerve for micturition
Sympathetic supply: sympathetic trunk & hypogastric nerve, to not void
Somatic supply: pudendal nerve (noxious stimulus e.g.. pain), as well as pelvic floor
Lesions at various levels & Example of disease process
At or above brain stem- CVA, dementia, brain tumour
At spinal cord- acute transverse myelitis, pernicious anaemia, poliomyelitis
Distal to spinal cord- Disc disease/ laminectomy, spinal stenosis, Guillam Barre Syndrome
Miscellaneous conditions- AIDS, Schistosomal myelopathy, syringomyelia
Management of neurogenic bladder
Lower storage pressure
Detrusor overactivity: anticholinergics (systemic, intravesical), Botox injection
Poor compliance: anticholinergics, bladder augmentation
Detrusor sphincter dyssynergia: sphincterotomy (chemical, surgical), catheter
Bladder outlet obstruction: urethral stricture repair, bladder neck incision, Transurethral resection of the prostate
neurogenic bladder medical mx
Beta 3 adrenergic agonist
anticholinergics
Botox: “intravesical” injection
neurogenic bladder surgical mx
Continent storage
Increase bladder outlet pressure - Urethral bulking agents, Midurethral sling (tape)
Artificial urinary sphincter
Continent urinary diversion (Mitrofanoff)
If can’t achieve continence
Discreet, hygienic external collection devices
Incontinent urinary diversion (ileal conduit
Priapism Classification
Ischaemic priapism (veno-occlusive, low flow) Non-ischaemic priapism (arterial, high flow) Recurrent priapism (stuttering) - a variant of ischaemic priapism
ischaemic priapism facts
Most common priapism
Idiopathic in majority of cases
Sickle cell anaemia most common cause in childhood
Common after ICI of papaverine based combinations
Rare after ICI with prostaglandin E1 monotherapy
Rare in men who have taken PDE5Is
Compartment syndrome of the corpora cavernosa
Aetiology: Ischaemic priapism
Idiopathic
Prescribed drugs- ICI (papaverine, phentolamine), Antihypertensives
Recreational/Illicit drugs- Alcohol, cocaine
Hematologic disease- Sickle cell disease, Thalassemia
Infectious disease- Malaria, Rabies
Toxins- Scorpion sting, Spider bite
Metabolic disorders- Amyloidosis, Fabry’s disease
Neurological conditions- Syphilis, Cauda equina syndrome
Malignancy- Prostate, urethra
ischaemic priaprism Clinical findings
Usually -Corpora rigid and tender but glans soft
Penile pain
AbN penile blood gas (Dark blood – hypoxia, hypercapnia, acidosis )
Sometimes- Hematologic abnormalities, Recent intra-cavernous injection
Seldom- Perineal trauma
Non ischaemic priaprism has the opposite Clinical findings except for Recent intra-cavernous injection which is the same
ischaemic priaprism Rx
Aspiration
Phenylephrine
Puncture techniques
Shunt procedures
Phenylephrine
Cardiovascular monitoring (BP and ECG) Dilute in normal Saline to 100-500 μg/ml) Inject 200 μg every 3-5 minutes (x5) Total maximum dose 1 mg within 1 hour 10 mg (1 ml) in 1 L of Saline
Complications of Priapism
ED, corporal fibrosis, cavernositis
Non-ischaemic def
A persistent erection caused by unregulated cavernous arterial inflow
An erection that is not fully rigid
ischaemic priapism def
A persistent erection of the penis marked by rigidity of the corpora cavernosa and by little or no cavernous arterial inflow
Aetiology: Non ischaemic priapism
penile or perineal trauma Non penetrating (blunt) or Penetrating
NON ischaemic priaprism Clinical findings
Penile blood gas analysis- Bright red blood
Colour Penile Doppler Ultrasound- Turbulent flow at fistula
NON ischaemic priaprism Rx
Diagnostic corporeal aspiration
Observation and systemic support- Spontaneous resolution (62%)
Selective embolization
Stuttering Priapism
Sickle cell disease the most common course
Idiopathic and neurological causes have been reported
Men who had an acute ischaemic priapism are at risk to develop a stuttering priapism
Stuttering Priapism Rx (same as Rx for ischaemic priaprism)
Aspiration
Phenylephrine
Puncture techniques
Shunt procedures
Prevention of future episodes of Stuttering Priapism
Alpha-adrenergic agonists(oral) Hormonal manipulation of circulating testosterone Digoxin Terbutaline Gabapentin
eg of shunts
distal- winter and ebbehoj
proximal- quackels or grayhack
Pyronies disease
Superficial fibrosing disorder of penis which causes Plaque formation & Penile deformity
Risk factors- Heredity, Connective tissue disease, Age (median age is 55-57)
Pyronies disease
Clinical manifestation
Penile Pain (Sometimes painless) Curvature of penis Palpable plaque Erectile dysfunction Stress ass with sexual function
Pyronies disease phases
Acute phase
Progressive penile deformity
Pain with erection or flaccid state
Duration varies between 6-18 months
Chronic phase
Stability of deformity for 3-6 months
Reduced pain
Pyronies disease Rx
Non pharmacological
Penile traction therapy
extracorporeal shock wave therapy
Medical treatment
Oral- Procarbazine, Vitamin E
Transdermal- Verapamil, Dexamethasone
Intra-lesional- Interferon, Collagenase clausdridium hystoliticum
Surgical treatment
inflatable penile prosthesis
Tunical plication
catheter Uses
Diagnostic- VCUG
Therapeutic- Urinary retention
Treatment- Intravesical chemotherapy
catheter Types
Kidney- Nephrostomy tubes, JJ stents (double
Bladder- Transurethral, Suprapubic catheter
2 way urethral catheter Indication
Urine (diagnostic), Urinary retention, Pyuria
3 way urethral catheter Indication
Irrigate bladder
Gross haematuri, Bladder tumour, Post TURP or TURBT (Transurethral Resection of a Bladder tumur)
Malecot catheter
Used as a Nephrostomy tube or Suprapubic catheter
Suprapubic catheter
Bladder outlet obstruction- BPH, Urethral stricture, Bladder stenosis
Neurogenic bladder, Long term catheter
Nelaton
Intermittent catheterization
Neurogenic bladder
Decompensated bladder- Posterior urethral valves, BPH
Condom catheter
Used in males with incontince, Less risk for infection
jj stents
Bypass obstruction - Supra vesical obstruction
Ureteric dilatations
Urinary retention Causes
Bladder outlet obstruction: BPH Any neuropathic bladder Pain Gynaecological & Surgical Medications inc. anaesthetic drugs Hypothyroidism
Chronic Urinary retention Mx
Conservative
Look out for obstructive uropathy & Post obstructive diuresis
Observe in the Casualty: Urine output stat and then over the next 2 hours
Pelvic-Ureteric Junction Obstruction types
intrinsic- narrowing with interruption in development of circular musculature of UPJ or an alteration in collagen fibers in and around the muscular cells
extrinsic- more often symptomatic
Pelvic-Ureteric Junction Obstruction aetiology
congenital (extrinsic)-
crossing renal vessesl
external bands or adhesions
persistent fetal ureter convolutions
acquired - stone disease
post-op iatrogenic scarring/ischemia
inflammatory stricture
idiopathic
lower pole UPJO - occurs in kidneys with an associated incomplete renal duplication
hydronephrosis of Lower Pole - due to short/long bifurcated ureteral segment
Pelvic-Ureteric Junction Obstruction aetiology
congential intrinsic
aperistaltic segment of ureter - N spiral smooth muscle replaced by abN longitudinal muscle bundles or fibrous tissue
true congenital stricture - excess collagen deposition
congenital kinks or valvular mucosal folds - mucosa & smooth muscle
Ostling’s folds (valvular mucosal folds) are due to differential growth rates of ureter and body of child (not obstructive … disappear w/ linear growth)
anomalies associated with UPJO
associated GU anomalies found in ~50% of infants - contralateral UPJO (10-40%) } most common contralateral anomaly thus contralateral renal dysplasia (ie B/L UPJO)
contralateral MCDK (Multicystic-dysplastic kidney)
duplicated collecting system
horseshoe kidney
VUR found in 20-40% } usually low grade
UPJO clinical presentation
infants - usually asymptomatic
can present w/ FTT, feeding difficulties, sepsis from infection
adolescents - usually symptomatic
UTI
episodic flank or upper abdo pain +/- N/V often exacerbated by diuresis (Dietl’s crisis)
hematuria (25%) from rupture of mucosal vessels in dilated collecting system
indications for intervention in UPJO
Bilateral disease Renal function impairment UTIs Solitary kidney Stones HT
minimally invasive approaches to UPJO repair
endoscopic - antegrade vs retrograde
Acucise endopyelotomy vs balloon dilation
endopyelotomy - cold knife, electrocautery, laser
~80% success rate
laparoscopic - transperitoneal vs retroperitoneal (retroperitoneal approach slightly more difficult due to confined space for suturing)
success rate >95%
robot-assisted - transperitoneal vs retroperitoneal
Vesico-Ureteric Reflux aetiology
primary - fundamental deficiency in UVJ anti-reflux mechanism with N bladder & ureter
lack of 5:1 ratio of ureteral length:width
secondary - normal UVJ function that is overwhelmed - usually due to bladder dysfunction
Mx of Vesico-Ureteric Reflux
watchful waiting- sterile urine + good bladder emptying is essential (eg prophylactic ABx behavioural Rx probiotics
endoscopic surgery - many different injectables } eg DEFLUX suburetrerally
open repair - classified according to approach to ureter (intravesical, extravesical, combined) also classified based on position of submucosal tunnel in relation to original hiatus suprahiatal, infrahiatal
surgical techniques for VUR
pre-op cystoscopy Pfannenstiel incision (abdominal surgical incision that allows access to the abdomen) made 2cm above symphysis pubis
intravesical - Politano-Leadbetter (suprahiatal tunnel)
Glenn-Anderson (infrahiatal tunnel)
Cohen Cross-trigonal - most commonly used intra-vesical reimplantation
extravesical - Lich-Gregoire (contraindicated if presence of Hutch diverticulum & not recommended for bilateral VUR)
combined - Paquin technique - extravesical approach to ureter + Politano-Leadbetter intravesical
Cryptochidism risk factors
patient- low birth weight/Small-for-gestational age/pre-term, twin neonate, Family Hx +ve
maternal- Pre-eclampsia, Breech presentation, C/S delivery
Cryptochidism classification
non-palpable (20%) - intra-abdominal - usually just inside the internal ring
peeping
Palpable (80%) - intra-canalicular
extra-canalicular - suprapubic or infrapubic
ectopic - majority make it out external ring
consequences of Undescended testis
infertility testicular malignancy hernia torsion trauma hypergonadotropic hypogonadism
Mx of Undescended testis
hormonal therapy
open or laparascopic surgery- Non-palpable (imaging alone is inaccurate
Methods to gain extra length of spermatic cord during orchidopexy (surgery to move an undescended (cryptorchid) testicle into the scrotum and permanently fix it there)
complete mobilization of cremasterics off spermatic cord
high ligation of hernia sac
Prentiss maneuver
Jones incision (retroperitoneal dissection)
Fowler-Stephens procedure
hypospadia characteristics
abN ventral opening of urethral meatus
abN ventral chordee (penis usually curves downward)
abN distribution of foreskin with a dorsal “hood” and deficient ventral foreskin
hypospadia facts
A variant of hypospadias is the megameatus intact prepuce form (MIP), in which the foreskin is completely formed
boys w/ hypospadias +/or UDT +/or NON-ambiguous genitalia +/or cryptorochidism are more likely to have chromosomal abN and or intersex
basic principles important in hypospadias repair
correction of penile curvature (orthoplasty) urethroplasty meatoplasty glanuloplasty adequate skin coverage
hypospadias repair notes
Orthoplasty- assess penile curvature
dermal graft (harvested from non-hirsute donor site) - ideal for short phallus with severe ventral chordee
porcine SIS (small intestinal submucosa) interposition graft - for severe ventral chordee
single-layer SIS better than multi-layer
management options for hypospadias
Distal - Advancements techniques eg MAGPI
Tubularization techniques eg Tubularized incised plate (TIP), Thiersch-Duplay
Flaps eg Mathieu
Middle - Tubularization techniques eg TIP
Flaps eg Mathieu, Onlay flaps (onlay island flap (OIF), split-prepuce OIF)
Proximal- Single stage urethroplasty
Flaps eg OIF, onlay-tube-onlay
Tubularization techniques eg Duckett TPIF (transverse preputial island flap), Koyangi
2-Stage urethroplasty
general principles of re-do hypospadias repair
minimum wait time is 6 months after previous failed repair
no attempts at repair until all edema, infection, and/or inflammation has resolved
Retrograde urethrography (RUG) +/or voiding cystourethrography (VCUG) may be needed in complex re-do hypospadias repairs
assess adequacy of local tissue vs the need for extragenital tissue graft
Infections of the lower genital tract
Herpes simplex
Vulva, vagina,cervix
STD
usually HSV-2
Papules →vesicles → ulcers → heal 1-3 weeks
Infections of the lower genital tract
Candida
Associated with DM, OC,pregnancy
Leukorrhea and pruritis
Infections of the lower genital tract
Trichomonas vaginalis
STD
Flagellated protozoan
Purulent discharge and discomfort
Strawberrycervix
Infections of the lower genitaltract
Mycoplasma
Vaginitis / cervicitis
Spontaneousabortions
enteric bacteria eg
Staphylococcus, Salmonella, Klebsiella, Enterobacter, Proteus
Acute Kidney Injury definition
reversible increase in serum creatinine and nitrogenous waste products and the inability of the kidney to regulate fluid and electrolyte homeostasis
Acute Kidney Injury facts
accumulation of metabolic waste products with incr S-urea and creatinine,
development of hyperkalaemia, metabolic acidosis, hyperphosphatemia and hypocalcaemia
decr in urine output in most cases
development of oedema
formula for creatinine clearinace
(eCCL)=40 x height (cm) /s-creatinine (μmol/L)
Normal creatinine clearance is 88–128 mL/min for healthy women and 97–137 mL/min for healthy men
risk factors for Acute Kidney Injury
Age (> risk in neonates and young children)
Hypovolaemia, sepsis, surgery
Pre-existing kidney, liver or heart disease
Exposure to nephrotoxins (eg cyclosporine, aminoglycoside, cisplatin)
AKI is seen in 3 scenarios
Pre renal
Intra-renal or intrinsic renal disease
Post renal or obstructive uropathies
Pre renal AKI include
True loss of intravascular fluid as with vomiting and diarrhoea or
No external fluid loss, but the fluid is lost in the 3rd space and the circulating blood volume is ineffective e.g. in heart failure
Pre renal AKI causes
Hypovolaemia: due to blood loss
Circulatory failure: CCF
Hepato-renal syndrome: Liver disease associated with
splanchnic vasoconstriction
Drugs: diuretics
Third space losses including septic shock
Intrinsic Renal Failure causes
Glomerular- Acute Glomerulonephritis
Arterial- hemolytic-uremic syndrome, embolic, arteritis
Venous- Renal venous thrombosis
Acute tubular necrosis
Drugs and toxins e.g. NSAIDS, vancomycin, haemoglobin
Post renal AKI causes
Morphological obstruction
Obstruction of the urinary tract e.g. bladder outlet obstruction
Obstruction of urine drainage in a solitary kidney
Supra-vesical obstruction e.g. pelvo-ureteric obstruction
Functional obstruction
Neuropathic bladder
Acute Kidney Injury Clinical manifestations
Anaemia, jaundice
Oedema
Hypertension
- With warm peripheries –sepsis/volume overload
- With cold peripheries – intravascular depletion
Flank masses/enlarged kidneys
Oliguria definintions
urine output <1 ml/kg/hour in neonates
< 0.5 ml/kg/hour in older children
Anuria – less than above despite adequate rehydration
Acute Kidney Injury Mx
Manage life threatening conditions according to ABC principles
Dehydrated patients require resuscitation with IV 0.9% NaCl and frequent re assessment
The patient must be weighed 12 hourly
If the patient is anuric 5% Dextrose water (electrolyte free solution) is used
IV furosemide may be used in volume replete patient to assess urine output
when Treat hypertension avoid ACE inhibitors during acute phase
management of hyperkalaemia
Stop all K+ containing IV fluids
Avoid drugs that cause hyperkalaemia e.g. ACE-I, ARBs, NSAIDS
Follow guidelines to shift K+ intracellularly temporary to stablise cardiac muscle and attempt K elimination with Sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kexelate)
Dialysis is the only alternative if these measures fail
Absolute indications for dialysis
Anuria > 24 hours Fluid overload - pulmonary oedema Central nervous system signs e.g. convulsions or coma Bleeding diathesis Uraemic pericarditis
Relative indications for dialysis
incr Serum-K / decr Na not responding to conservative treatment
Persistent metabolic acidosis- pH < 7.1 or S-HCO3 < 10 mmol / L
Uncontrollable HT
Severe incr S-phosphate / and incr S-calcium
Haematuria in Children
Red urine
In children haematuria is usually a medical and not a urologic/surgical problem
Red urine without red blood cells ie heme-positive urine will give a False positive test
Causes of heme positive urine
Haemoglobinuria
Myoglobinuria
Food dyes, beetroot, berry juices
Drugs e.g. Rifampicin
Haematuria sx origin
Symptomatic haematuria with dysuria, loin pain or renal colic usually originates from nonnephrological conditions Asymptomatic haematuria (with or without proteinuria) –usually originates in the kidney
Haematuria from the glomeruli and tubules characteristics
Brown, cola or black tea coloured Often associated with proteinuria Microscopy: red cell casts and dysmorphic RBC May be accompanied by leucocytes Epithelial cell casts
Dysmorphic RBC’s
Originate in glomerulus
Crenated (notched edges)
Size vary
Haematuria from the lower urinary tract
Gross haematuria, blood clots Bright red or pink Terminal haematuria (passage of clear urine with blood or blood-stained urine right at the end of the urine stream) Microscopy: normal red cell morphology Minimal proteinuria
Non glomerular (non-dysmorphic) rbc’s
Round / biconcave smooth-walled
Similar size
Originate extra-glomerular
UTI / hypercalciuria / stones
History clues of haematuria
Terminal haematuria - ?Schistosomiasis
Recurrent haematuria- Symptomatic /colicky pain: stones
Family history of renal disease or deafness – ?Alport syndrome / thin basement membrane disease
Skin rash (impetigo, purpuric)
Joint pains
Anaemia, oedema
Vasculitis: SLE or HSP (Henoch Schoenlein purpura )
Acute Post-Streptococcal GN s/s and sx
Acute onset of macroscopic haematuria Oliguria Oedema Hypertension Puffy eyes
relative energy deficient syndrome components
Eating disorder
Amenorrhea
Osteoporosis/ Osteopenia
Nutritional deficiency + low eostrogen = osteopenia
relative energy deficient syndrome sx and s/s
S/s- Depression Orthostatic hypotension Bradycardia Yellow skin discoloration Vaginal atrophy/dyspareunia
Sx- Fatigue Hair loss Cold hands and feet Dry skin Weight loss
relative energy deficient syndrome severe cases sx and s/s
Constipation and Abdominal Pain Hypothermia lanugo type hair back and buttocks Petechiae-hypoplastic bone marrow Cardiac murmers
relative energy deficient syndrome Mx
Mainly based of corrected energy deficiency by decreasing energy expenditure (train less by 10-12%) and increasing intake (eat more)
Drugs: calcium and vitamin D, anaemia treatment
Oral contraceptiv use in atheletes
Pregnancy prevention
cycle manipulation
acne
dysmenorrhea or menorragia
Detection of CKD
Main manifestation : development of proteinuria and hypertension
S-creatinine poor marker of renal function
S-creatinine correlates with muscle bulk, age, gender → falsely low in children with malnutrition
CKD definition
evidence of structural or functional kidney abnormalities that persist for at least 3 months, with implications for health, with or without a decreased GFR <60 ml/min/1.73 m2
Markers of kidney damage
Proteinuria Urine sediment abnormalities Electrolyte and other abnormalities due to tubular disorders Abnormality detected by histology Structural abnormality History of kidney transplant Decreased GFR <60 ml/min
Non specific ss and sx of CKD
Poor growth from infancy throughout childhood
Gastrointestinal complaints – vomiting / constipation
Swelling / pruritis - treated for allergy
Pale - investigated for anaemia
Shortness of breath “pneumonia”
Bone pain and deformities
Cardiomegaly
convulsion / coma
Aspects of Treatment of CKD in Children
Diet and nutritional aspects- Restrict: meat, dairy, egg, beans, grains and rising agents & have Phosphate binders (calcium carbonate
Anaemia- Supplement iron and folic acid as indicated, For persistent anaemia add erythropoietin stimulating agent
Hypertension- ACE-I or ARBs
Proteinuria
CKD Bone and mineral disorder- phosphate binders, Active Vitamin D
Metabolic acidosis- oral NaHCO3 solution
Dislipidaemia- Restrict saturated fats in diet
Cardiovascular disease- in CKD stage IV or V cardiac arrest is the main cause of death
embryology of kidney
Ureteric bud: Abnormal development affects the –Renal collection system, Calyces, Pelvis & ureter
Metanephros: Abnormal development affects the renal parenchyma – nephrons
Unilateral Renal Hypoplasia
Patients usually remain asymptomatic
occasional HT and proteinuria
Bilateral Renal Hypoplasia
Degree of renal functional impairment varies
Clinical problems: polyuria, polydypsia, dehydration
Tubulopathy: “salt-losing nephropathy” → poor growth
Bilateral Renal Agenesis
Occurs in 1/4000 pregnancies
Mother has oligohydramnios
Baby has Potter Sequence
Baby dies shortly after birth due to respiratory distress / hypoplastic lungs
Cystic Renal Diseases
I: Early abnormal embriological development e.g. Multicystic Dysplastic Kidney
II: Early steps in embriolgical development is normal but terminal differentiation of tubules is abnormal eg
Polycystic Kidneys, Autosomal recessive, Autosomal dominant, Medullary cystic kidneys
Multicystic Kidney
Unilateral non-functional kidney
Morphology: Large irregular mass – undifferentiated
dysplastic elements and cysts of different sizes
30-50% associated with an abnormality in the
contralateral kidney
Isolated MCDK is usually is asymptomatic
Posterior Urethral Valves (PUV) facts
95 % cases are boys
Associated with oligohydramnios- If oligohydramnios develops before 16th week of gestation →very poor prognosis
Posterior Urethral Valves (PUV) clinical presentation
Potter sequence Respiratory distress at birth Bilateral palpable kidneys Bladder palpable above pubis Dribbling of urine or total bladder outlet obstruction Occasionally urinary ascites in neonates
Prune Belly Syndrome triad
Non obstructive megacystis, megaureter and hydronephrosis
Absence of abdominal wall muscles
Undescended testes
Genito urinary fistulas aetiology
Congenital: very rare
traumatic fistula- Obstetric trauma (Necrotic /Traumatic)
-Surgical trauma
-Direct trauma
Inflammatory disease- eg bilharzia or TB
Malignant neoplasms
Radium necrosis -Sloughing of the bladde
Necrotic Obstetric Fistula
Prolonged compression of soft tissues between head & brim of a narrow pelvis. → ischaemia, pressure necrosis & sloughing of base of the bladder.
Urethra is also often involved
Incontinence develops 5-7 days after labour
Such fistulae are often surrounded by dense fibrosis
Traumatic Obstetric Fistula
Direct injury to bladder wall by sharp instrument during a difficult labour
Incontinence appears immediately after labour
Genito urinary fistulas sx
Incontinence of urine
Symptoms of vulvitis- Pruritus, burning pain
Cystitis
Preoperative Preparation of Genito urinary fistulas
Treat vulvitis: Cover skin of the vulva, and inner thighs by a thick layer of Vaseline, zinc oxide ointment or any bland ointment, to prevent maceration of the skin by the continuous discharge of urine
Renal function tests
Culture of urine
Genito urinary fistulas Mx with regards to injury
If injury to the bladder is discovered during a difficult labour-Don’t suture the tear due to tissue oedema and friability, fix rubber catheter for 10 days
If the injury is detected some time after labour, as in cases of necrotic fistulas, operations done except at least 3 months after delivery to allow for maximum involution of the tissues.
Sim’s operation Indications
If tissues are too adherent and fibrosed to do flap splitting
After failure of the flap splitting.
Postoperative Care
Recumbent position
The bladder should be constantly empty
Fluids (3 litres/day)
Urinary antiseptics & antibiotics
Vaginal pack is removed 24 hours after operation
Catheter is removed after 10 days
After its removal the patient is instructed to void urine
every two hours by day & every four hours by night
to avoid over-distension of bladder & disruption of suture line.
Subsequent Management of genitourinary fistula
Patient is instructed to avoid sexual intercourse for 3 months & avoid pregnancy for 1 year
uretero vaginal fistula facts
cause- Injury to ureter during a gynaecological operation as hysterectomy, may develop following a difficult labour
leads to incomplete incontinence
It is always small & high up in vagina lateral to cervix
uretero vaginal fistula Rx
Abdominal re-implantation of ureter into bladder
If not possible, ureter is transplanted into sigmoid colon
If kidney function is very poor on the affected side → kidney can be sacrificed.
sx experienced in gyaneCA pts undergoing palliative care
pain
anorexia
fatigue
insomnia
sx experinced in gyaneCA pts caregivers
Considerable stress Depression Depression induced fatigue Insomnia Difficulty in concentration/decision making
Tests and procedures to avoid in terminal disease gynaeCA
pap smears
imaging
Bricker’s palliative surgery to be performed only if life expectancy more than 6 months.
vaginal bleeding of cervical CA Rx
Tight aseptic vaginal packing + catheter insertion+ broad spectrum antibiotics
Hemostatic RT
Embolization of uterine arteries
Tranexemic acid
narcotics side effects
constipation, pruritus, nausea, drowsiness, skin rash
pain mx of gynae CA
Narcotics
Diffuse bone pain – bifosfonates and narcotic
NSAIDS and antidepressants provide a synergistic effect when proscribed with opioids
Anticonvulsant agent use can help in pain of neuropathic origin
gynae CA pulm complications
dypsnoea
Lymphangitis ca – is ca spread into lymphactics of the lung.- Rx: O2/Morphine/Cortison
in advanced or recurrent cx ca
sx and Rx
sx- N+V, confusion, somnolence, seizures, uremic halitosis
Rx with Nehprostomies or ureteral stents
palliative pelvic excenteration
Highest morbidity and mortality in GynOnc
Consists in removal of all pelvic organs with creation of urinary conduit, colostomy for stool and reconstruction of pelvic floor
Complications: Heamorrhage, Wound sepsis, Fistulas, leakage
paraneoplastic hypercalcaemic syndrome
Rx: Hydration, Lasix, steroids, calcium binding agents, bifosfornates.
Terminal hypercalcaemia – phenothiazines and butyrophenones / haloperidol, antihistamines, steroids, 5HT-3 antagosnists
Rx of nausea
Start with dopamine receptor antagonist (haloperidol, metoclopropamide → can be titrated to maximum benefit)
If nausea still persists – an anticolinergic (scopolamine), followed by addition of antihistamine or cannabioid
Benzodiazepine is added for anxiety component of nausea
palliative bowel obstruction
Localized obstruction of recto-sigmoid → loop colostomy
Multiple sites of obstruction → no surgery
tumour implant on bowel surface and mesentery → adhesions and peristalsis impediment - Rx: → palliation with NG tube/percutaneous gastrostomy
Intraluminal stenting under endoscopy
ascites in palliative care of gynaeCA
Impairs reabsorption of peritoneal fluid
Can become very troublesome in refractory disease with pts c/o of pain, SOB, early satiety, vomiting and fatigue
Best relief → repeated paracentesis
anorexia in palliative care of gynaeCA
Anorexia without bowel obstruction → anabolic steroids or megesterol acetate can be used
Parenteral nutrition can be of value but for limited periods (post-op) as it causes fluid overload, infection and diarrhoea
At terminal stages pts are neither hungry or thirsty; caregivers often interpret it that doctors let the pt starve
constipaitons in palliative care of gynaeCA
predsol enemas
Addition of fibre, colonic stimulants, laxatives
Rx- Docusate sodium (Stool softeners), Senna (laxative)
Dose should be incr with a goal of soft bowel movement every 1-2 days
If constipation persists add Bisacodyle, Lactulose, Sorbitol, MG hydroxide or Metroclorpropamide
bone metastasis of endometrial CA
Diffuse bone pain without evidence of fractures
Rx: Biphosfornates or RANKL inhibitors (Denosumab) - These agents reduce incident of fractures, spinal cord compression and need for bone surgery and RT
Corticosteroid or systemic administration of radio isotopes (strontium)
Local RT nerve block or RT ablation all provide relief.
hypercalcaemia due to endometrial CA
Symptoms: Malaise, fatigue, confusion, pain, heart dysrithmias → heart arrest
Untreated hyper Ca → coma and death
Rx: Rehydration ↑ Ca excretion, inhibition of osteoclastic Ca release
Loop diuretics
Palliative terminal setting – Biphosphonates, gallium nitrate to inhibit osteoclasts
liver mets due to endometrial CA
Usually asymptomatic but becomes symptomatic only late
Rx: analgesia , regional nerve block, liver mets ablation with Adriamycin is occasionally used
brain mets due to endometrial CA
Cause cognitive and behaviour abnormalities
Rx: systemic steroids and RT
Neurological resection followed by post operative RT can be selectively performed in cases with solitary brain mets
vulvar and vaginal CA
Because of more superficial site of origin, disease causes external septic ulcers and spread to perineum and inguinofemoral lymphnode chains
Rx: activated charcoal dressings/Drawtex/zinc oxide
Rectal fistulas and anal sphincter involvement rx with diverting colostomy
skin ulceration rx at least twice with radiotherapy
things to look out for when a fistula is suspected
pyelonephritis± uremia manifestations
Abdominal: scar, renal mass, tenderness
Ammonia smell
prevention of fistul
obstetrics- adequate ANC, continuous bladder drainage for 5-7days
ureteric- ureteral catheter, direct visualization/paplation
Various surgical approach to fistula
vagina- Flap splitting operation, Sauccerization, Latizko (partial colpoclesis), Repair and graft
abd- Transperitoneal ,trans/intravesical with graft
fistula facts
most common fistula in developing countries vesicovaginal (obstetric) & in developed id uretericvaginal
Urethrovaginal fistula causes double stream urine
Vesicouterine fistula causes yousef syndrome (cyclical hematuria, amenorrhea and urinary incontinence)
Rectovaginal Fistula sx
Large fistula: incontinence to flatus, liquid stool and hard faeces
Small fistula: incontinence to flatus and liquid stool
Foul smelling vaginal discharge
Vulvitis &vaginitis
Rectovaginal Fistula mx
pre and post operative preparation rectal enema low residule fluid diet 5 days before surgery intestinal antiseptics- neomycin vaginal douche
Rectovaginal Fistula surgical mx
RVF IN lower 1/3 of vagina- Lawson Tait‘s operation
RVF IN middle 1/3 of vagina- Flap splitting ,Start as rectocele repair and extend dissection above the fistula.
RVF IN upper 1/3 of vagina- Abdominal approach/Latzko operation
Postoperative care of Rectovaginal Fistula
Early- Rest
Diet- Low residue diet, Excess fluids
local care- vaginal pack remove after 24h, Antiseptics wash of the vulva after every micturition
Drugs- Antibiotics, analgesics, laxatives, Intestinal antiseptics
Late : elective CS in subsequent delivery
5 infective causative organisms of adult male urethritis
neisseria chlamydia mycoplasma genitalum trichomonas ureaplasma
male urethritis syndrome Rx
First-line treatment: Ceftriaxone 250mg IM stat AND Azithromycin 1g PO stat
If sexual partner has vaginal discharge, add l Metronidazole 2g stat PO as a single dose
Suspected ceftriaxone 250mg treatment failure: Ceftriaxone 1g IM stat AND Azithromycin 2g PO stat AND Metronidazole 2g stat PO as a single dose (if not already given)
Main causes of vaginal discharge syndrome
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) Candidiasis Neisseria gonorrhoeae Chlamydia trachomatis Trichomonas vaginalis
vaginal discharge syndrome Rx
First-line treatment: < 35 years OR Partner has NO MUS- Metronidazole, oral ,2g as single dose AND Clotrimazole vaginal pessary 500mg stat or vaginal cream 12 hourly for 7 days
Partner has MUS
Ceftriaxone 250mg IM stat as a single dose AND
Azithromycin oral ,1g, as a single dose AND
Metronidazole oral 2g as a single dose
epidemiology of genital ulcer disease
syphilis chancroid- Haemophilus ducreyi herpes LGV granuloma inguinale- Klebsiella granulomatis
genital ulcer syndrome Rx
If not sexually active in the last 3 months- Acyclovir 400mg 3 x daily for 7 days
If sexually active in the last 3 month- ADD Benzathine penicillin 2.4 million units IM stat as a single dose
Acyclovir oral 400mg tdsfor 7 days
If no improvement in 1 week- Azithromycin 1g oral as a single dose
Aspirate fluctuant buboes at each visit
when an extended-spectrum cephalosporins resistant gonorrhea is encountered
All cefixime treatment failure should get high dose ceftriaxone 1g stat IM and ideally microbiology work-up
Refer all ceftriaxone treatment failures within 7 days for microbiology work-up and gentamicin 240mg stat IM