phase 2 GU Flashcards
what type of hyprsensitivtity is npehiric syndrome
3
what hypersensitivtiy is good pastures
2
testicular torsion pathophysiology
Spermatic cord twists around itself (1), reducing testicular arterial blood flow; risk of ischaemia and necrosis
definitive treatment for testicular torsion
Surgical exploration Within 24h
90% more successful if within 6 hours
risk factors for CKD
T2DM, hypertension, glomerulonephritis, NSAID use, PKD
tumour marker for testicular cancer
Alpha feto-protein (AFP)
is Enlarged Prostate a symptom of pyelonpehritis
no
90% of renal cancers
Renal cell carcinoma accounts for 90% of renal cancers.
renal cell carcnoma symptoms
loin pain, anorexia, malaise, weight loss, varicocele, enlarged lymph node
what can cause hypertension in renal cell carcinoma
Due to renin secretion which causes an increase in blood pressure due to the RAAs system
What scoring system is used to stage renal cell carcinoma (
TNM
investigation that would be used to stage his diagnosis - RENAL CELL CARCINOMA
CT/MRI
define hydrocele
It is the abnormal collection of fluid within the remnants of the processus vaginalis.
What is the first line management of a hydrocele?
Watch and wait i.e., expectant management as most resolve by the age of 2 years spontaneously