Prostate Flashcards
what does the prostate produce
fluid to transport sperm
constitutes 15-30% volume of semen
prostate is a _________ gland
retroperitoneal
the prostate is _______ to the urinary bladder
inferior
what is PSA
prostate specific protein antigen
elevation of protein
benign prostatic hypertrophy, prostatitis, cancer
what is the normal PSA, likelihood of cancer PSA, and PSA change in over a year
normal - 4 ng/ml
cancer - greater than 20 ng/ml
change in 1 yr - greater than .75 ng/ml
indications for prostate exam
urinary symptoms increased PSA abn rectal exam pain infertility
prostate is a ______ gland with a _______ (superior) and an _______ (inferior)
oval gland
base
apex
base is near the bladder HINT
what are the prostates 5 lobes
anterior median right lateral left lateral posterior
what is the prostate shaped like
an inverted pyramid
what are the 3 zones of the prostate
peripheral
transition
central
describe peripheral zone
MOST COMMON site for malignancy and infection
70%
posterior lateral
largest
describe central zone
base
second largest - 25%
vas deferens and seminal vesicle ducts enter
more hyperechoic than the peripheral zone
describe transitional zone
on both sides of the urethra
second site for malignancy
MAIN SITE for benign prostatic hyperplasia
describe the periurethral glandular
embedded in the muscle of the proximal urethra
smallest zone (if included)
describe the anterior fibro-muscular zone
approx 5%
devoid of glandular components
made up of fibrous tissue & muscles
**another zone if included)