Norton Flashcards
Mild sxs (back pain, dysuria, perineal and suprapubic discomfort). H/o recurrent UTIs with the same organism. Leukocyte +. Bacterial culture +. Lymphocytes present
Chronic bacterial prostatitis
Most common form of prostatitis.
Chronic abacterial prostatitis
Presents like chronic bacterial prostatitis except there is no bacteria present in culture
Chronic abacterial prostatitis
Caused by BCG instilled into bladder to to superficial bladder cancer. Due to BCG is clinically insignificant
Granulomatous prostatitis
Same bacteria as a UTI. Caused by reflux of urine into prostate. Leukocyte +. Prostate tender and boggy on DRE
Acute Bacterial Prostatitis
Proliferation of stromal cells and decreased death of epithelial cells (so increased # of epithelial cells)
BPH
Early nodules have stromal cells (pale, gray, and tough)
BPH
Later nodules have epithelial cells/glands (pink-yellow, soft, exude milky prostatic fluid)
BPH
Glands lined by 2 layers of cells
BPH
Causes urethral obstruction > bladder hypertrophy and distention, sudden acute urine retention, nocturnal, frequency, infection, etc.
BPH
Treat conservatively for mild symptoms. Decrease fluids before bedtime, decrease caffeine and EtOH, timed voiding
BPH
For moderate to severe symptoms of BPH decrease smooth muscle tone via ________ and inhibit synthesis of DHT to shrink prostate via ______________
Alpha blockers.
5 alpha reductase inhibitors
Cancer of peripheral ducts and acini. Men > 50 yrs old. Uncommon in Asians
Prostate adenocarcinoma
Most common in African Americans
Prostate adenocarcinoma
High fat diet increases risk of
Prostate adenocarcinoma