Mens Health Flashcards
1
Q
What are the age thresholds for doing a PSA on an ASYMPTOMATIC male
A
40-70yrs with FHX
50-70yrs with no FHX
<45yr is very rare
>70 is appropriate if FHX or life expectency of >10yrs
2
Q
What symptoms should make you consider a PSA test
A
Men 40-70 with FH
Nocturia, frequency, delay, post-urination dribble, poor stream, haematuria, sensation of incomplete emptying
Erectile dysfunction
Red flags which are suggestive of metastatic prostate cancer include:2, 4
Bone pain
Macroscopic haematuria
Acute neurological symptoms consistent with spinal cord compression or cauda equina syndrome
Renal failure
Elevated blood alkaline phosphatase levels
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Q
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