Pathology 3

Question 1

Irregular proliferation of both glandular and stromal prostatic tissue?

Answer 1

Benign nodular hyperplasia of Prostate (BNH)

Question 2

Aetiology of benign nodular hyperplasia of prostate?

Answer 2

Hormonal imbalance

Alteration of androgen/oestrogen ration

Question 3

Region of prostate involved in benign nodular hyperplasia of prostate?

Answer 3

Central (peri-urethral) gland involved –> OESTROGEN RESPONSIVE

Question 4

Difficulty in starting micturition, poor stream, overflow incontinence

Answer 4

Benign nodular hyperplasia

Question 5

Complications of BNH?

Answer 5

Bladder hypertrophy, diverticulum formation

If untreated –> hydroureter, hydronephrosis, infection

Question 6

Drugs which you should give in BNH?

Answer 6

Alpha blockers

5 alpha reductase inhibitors

Question 7

Alpha blockers and 5 alpha reductase inhibitors are used in the treatment of what?

Answer 7

BNH