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Hyperplasia and Carcinoma of the Prostate Flashcards

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Describe a normal prostate gland?

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  • In adult, normal weight is 20g
  • Retroperitoneal organ
  • Encircles the bladder and urethra
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The prostate gland is divided into what zones anatomically?

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Peripheral
Central
Transitional

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Describe the histological regions that make up the prostate gland?

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  1. fibromuscular stroma

2. glandular component

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Describe the histology of the glandular component?

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Compound tubuloalveolar glands lined by two layers

  1. Basal layer
  2. cuboidal epithelium
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What controls the growth of the prostate gland?

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Testicular androgens

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Enlargement of the prostate is characterised by?

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hyperplasia of the stromal and glandular epithelial cells

- benign process

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Describe the epidemiology of benign prostate hyperplasia?

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Common disorder in men over 50 yrs

- Hyperplastic process starts in young age

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What zone does BPH usually affect?

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transitional zone

- periurethral region

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What forms as a result of BPH?

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large, discrete nodules

- With resultant urethral obstruction in severe disease

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What is the cause of BPH?

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Dihydrotestosterone (DHT)

- metabolite of prostate is the mediator of prostatic growth

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Describe the aetiopathogenesis of BPH?

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  1. testosterone is converted to dihydrotestosterone by 5 alpha reductase enzyme in prostate stromal cells
  2. DHT binds to nuclear androgen receptors and signals transcription of growth factors
  3. DHT 10X potent in causing hyperplasia than testosterone
    - can stay bound to androgen receptors for longer
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Describe the pathological state of a BPH prostate?

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  • Can weigh more than 100g

- Composed of nodules of variable sizes

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What are the nodules formed by BPH?

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  1. Initial nodules are entirely of stromal cells
  2. Later epithelial nodules develop
  3. Mixed nodules (stroma and glandular)
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What do these nodules do to surrounding structures?

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Urethra compressed into slit like lumen with subsequent obstruction

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Describe the pathology of glandular proliferation?

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  • Small to large to cystically dilated glands with intact basal cells and basement membrane
  • Small areas of infarction present
  • With surrounding foci of squamous metaplasia present
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What are the secondary changes in the bladder?

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  1. Hypertrophy
  2. Trabeculations
  3. Diverticular formation
17
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Describe the clinical presentation of BPH?

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  1. secondary changes in bladder
  2. Hydronephrosis
    - excess fluid in the kidneys due to back up of urine
  3. Urinary tract infections
    - due to stagnation of urine
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What are the clinical symptoms of BPH?

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  1. Difficulty to pass urine: starting the flow and stopping
  2. Overflow dribbling
  3. Dysuria
  4. Frequency
  5. Nocturia
  6. Acute urinary retention
  7. Prone to urinary tract infections
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Describe the treatment of BPH?

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  1. 5α-reductase inhibitors
    - Inhibit 5α-reductase hence blockin production of DHT
  2. α- adrenergic inhibitors:
    - Inhibit α- adrenergic receptors in prostate smooth muscle thereby reducing the muscular tone allowing urine to pass
  3. Surgical correction
20
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What is the most common form of carcinoma of the prostate?

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adenocarcinoma of the prostate

- slow growing

21
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Describe the epidemiology of adenocarcinoma of the prostate?

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men >50

22
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Which zone is most commonly affected by adenocarcinoma of the prostate?

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peripheral zone

23
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How does adenocarcinoma of the prostate come to our attention?

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  1. Sometimes comes to attention with metastatic disease

2. Discovered through screening: Prostate specific antigen (PSA)

24
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What are the risk factors of carcinoma of the prostate?

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  1. Older age
  2. Positive family history
  3. Race
    - commoner in blacks than white
    - Rare in asians
  4. Hormone levels
  5. Environmental factors: eg diet(fats)
25
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What is a preneoplastic carcinoma of the prostate?

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Prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia (PIN)

26
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Describe the aetiopathogenesis of prostatic carcinoma?

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  1. Androgens are believed to play a role in pathogenesis
    - Evidenced by reduction in disease burden by orchidectomy
  2. Androgen gene receptor mutation
  3. Germline mutations of prostate cancer susceptibility genes
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Describe the pathology of carcinoma of the prostate?

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  • 70% arises in peripheral aspects thus palpable on rectal examination
  • Cut surface: firm and gritty, if diffusely infiltrative may be difficult to see macroscopically
  • Does not form nodules like of BPH
  • Irregular glands, lack basal layer and basement membrane is disrupted
28
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Describe the course of the metastases of carcinoma of the prostate?

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  1. Local to adjacent structures
  2. Haematogenous - to bone and other organs
  3. Lymph - to regional and distant metastases

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