Proatatic Disease Flashcards
1
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Pathophysiology of prostatic disease
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Prostatic enlargement
Benign hyperplasia develops over time
May develop cysts or abscesses
May develop into neoplasia (carcinoma)
2
Q
Pathophysiology of prostate carcinoma
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Rapidly spreads to adjacent lymph nodes and sometimes vertebrae
3
Q
Who is more commonly affected
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Older entire males
4
Q
Aetiology (3)
A
Infection
Prostatic tumour (benign/malignant)
Inflammation
5
Q
Clinical signs (6)
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Enlargement Reduced libido Dysuira/polyuria Urethral discharge Haematuria Recurrent UTI
6
Q
Diagnosis (8)
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Hx/cs/exam - ext. palpation/rectal exam Urinalysis Biochem - kidney profile to check if blocking tubules (+bun/crea) - liver profile +ALKP if carcinoma spread to bone Lytes - ca+ also increased if carcinoma spread to bone Haem - wbc count Radiography Ultrasound FNA/Biospy
