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Prostate Disorders Flashcards

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Disorder of the Prostate

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Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
Acute bacterial prostatitis
Chronic bacterial prostatitis
Non-bacterial prostatitis
Prostadynia
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Define Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

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Most common benign tumor

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Risk Factors for BPH

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Poorly understood
Maybe some genetic predisposition
maybe some racial factors

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Pathophysiology of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

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Growth begins in periurethral glandular tissue
Surgical capsule forms around adenomatous hyperplasia
Increased resistance to urine flow
Bladder hypertrophy
Increased risk of infection
Highly vascular & predisposed to bleeding
Painless hematuria

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Clinical Presentation of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

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Hesitancy
Weak stream
Decrease caliber of stream
Incomplete bladder emptying
Straining
Post void dribble
Frequency
Nocturia
Urgency
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Diagnosis of BPH

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Almost entirely on history

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Physical Exam of BPH

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Good physical exam
DRE
Neurological exam
Labs

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DRE For BPH

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Size & consistency should be noted
Consistency: smooth, firm, elastic enlargement
Induration: possibility of cancer

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Neurological Exam for BPH

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Sphincter tone

Reflexes

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Labs for BPH

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UA
Creatinine
PSA (+/-)

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Imaging of BPH

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PVR
Renal ultrasound
TRUS

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Indications for Imaging in BPH

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UTIs
Hematuria
Renal insufficiency
Hx of stones

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Goals of BPH Therapy

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Relieve symptoms

Delay further prostate enlargement

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Symptoms to Relieve in BPH

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Incomplete bladder emptying
Feelings of urgency to urinate
Weak urinary stream
Having to push or strain to start urinating
Nocturia
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Medications for BPH Management

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Alpha-1 adrenergic antagonists
5-alpha-reuctase inhibitors
Anticholinergic agents
Phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) inhibitors
Herbal
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Benefits of Alpha-blockers

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Primarily for symptomatic relief

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Benefits of 5-alpha-reductase Inhibitors

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Reduces prostate size

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Benefits of Anticholinergics

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Reduces irritative voiding symptoms

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Benefits of PDE-5 Inhibitors

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Symptomatic relief and Erectile Dysfunction

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Herbal Therapy

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Saw palmetto

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21
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1st Line Treatment for BPH

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Limit fluid before bed
Avoid decongestants
Double void
Void frequently

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2nd Line Treatment for BPH

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Alpha blocker

5-alpha-reductase inhibitor

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3rd Line Treatment for BPH

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Combination therapy of alpha blocker & 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor

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24
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Surgical Options for BPH

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TURP
Transurethral Incision of the Prostate (TUIP)
Transurethral laser surgery (PVP)
Simple Prostatectomy

25
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Indications for a Prostatectomy

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Refractory acute retention
Hydronephrosis
Repeated UTIs due to obstruciton
Recurrent or refractory gross hematuria
Elevated Cr level that responds to a period of bladder decompression with catheter drainage
26
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Transurethral Resection of the Prostatectomy (TURP)

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Most common surgical procedure

Associated with incontinence, erectile dysfunction, & retrograde ejaculation

27
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Transurethral Incision of the Prostate (TUIP)

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Better choice for young men with smaller prostates

Reduces risk for retrograde ejaculation & subsequent infertility

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Transurethral Laser Surgery (PVP)

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Less bleeding

29
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Simple Prostatectomy

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Large prostates too big for TURP
Patients with BPH & bladder stones
Longer stay in hospital & higher chance of blood loss

30
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Urinary Retention in BPH

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Progress over time with symptoms

Can be acute & painful

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Diagnosis of Urinary Retention

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PVR
Renal ultrasound
Cr level

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Treatment of Urinary Retention

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Medication: alpha-blocker/5-alpha-reductase inhibitor
Foley catheterization
Self cath
Suprapubic tube

33
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Define Acute Bacterial Prostatitis

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Swelling & irritation of the prostate gland that develops rapidly

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Bacteria Culprits of of Acute Bacterial Prostatitis

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E. coli
Enterococci
Klebsiella
Protus mirabilis
Pseudomonas
Staph
35
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STIs that may Cause Acute Bacterial Prostatitis

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Chlamydia
Gonorrhea
Trichomonas
Ureaplasma urealyticum

36
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Acute Bacterial Prostatitis may Develop from What Issues

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Epididymitis
Urethritis
UTIs
Bladder outlet obstruction
Catheterization or cystoscopy
Prostate biopsy
Trauma
Phimosis
Anal intercourse
Transurethral surgeries
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Acute Bacterial Prostatitis & Age Groups

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20-35: multiple sex partners, anal intercourse

50+: enlarged prostate, UTIs

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Symptoms of Acute Bacterial Prostatitis

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Sudden onset
Abdominal pain
Pain & burning with urination
Fever, chills, flush
Urinary retention
Low back pain
Pain with BM
Painful ejaculation
Perineal pain
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Diagnosis of Acute Bacterial Prostatitis

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Good PE
UA & culture
CBC

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Treatment of Acute Bacterial Prostatitis

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Bactrim or Septra
Ofloxacin or Cipro
Tetracyline
Shot of cefriaxone + doxycycline (7 days)
Hospital stay & IV antibiotics
Stool softeners
41
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Most Common Cause of Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis

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Gram-negative rods

Enterococcus

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Symptoms of Chronic Prostatitis

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Frequency
Dribbling
Loss of stream volume & force
Double voiding
hesitancy
Urgency
\+/- pelvic or perineal pain
Intermittent discomfort in low back and/or testicles
\+/- hematuria, hematospermia, or painful ejaculations
43
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Examination for Chronic Prostatitis

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Enlarged prostate
Variable amount of asymmetry
Bogginess
Tenderness

44
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Work-up of Chronic Prostatitis

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UA: normal
Analysis of expressed prostatic secretions (EPS)
Pre- and post-prostate massage urines
Lab analysis: gram stain, leukocyte count, culture & sensitivity

45
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Management of Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis

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Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim): 2-3 months
Cipro: 4 weeks
Doxycycline
PES or post-prostatic massage should be evaluated

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Management of Chronic Non-bacterial Prostatitis

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Doxycycline may be tried

47
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What medications can help with manage chronic prostatitis symptoms?

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Alpha blockers
Anti-inflammatories
Sitz baths

48
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Surgical Treatment of Chronic Prostatitis if Antibiotics & Other Measures Fail

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TURP

49
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Nonbacterial Prostatitis Common Etiologies

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Chlamydiae
Mycoplasmas
Ureaplasmas
Viruses
Inflammatory
Autoimmune
50
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Define Male Chronic Pelvic Pain syndrome

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Recurrent symptomatic exacerbations of nonbacterial prostatitis

51
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Presentation of Nonbacterial Prostatitis

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No history of previous infection
Frequency
Dribbling
Loss of stream volume & force
Double voiding
hesitancy
Urgency
\+/- pelvic or perineal pain
Intermittent discomfort in low back and/or testicles
\+/- hematuria, hematospermia, or painful ejaculations
52
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Labs for Nonbacterial Prostatitis

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UA: normal

Expressed prostatic secretions

53
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Treatment of Nonbacterial Prostatitis

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Treat against mycoplasma, chlamyida
Erythromycin: ureplasma
Symptomatic relief

54
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Define Prostatodynia

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Noninflammatory disorder of the prostate

Voiding dysfunction & pelvic floor muscle dysfunction

55
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Presentation of Prostatodynia

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Symptoms similar to chronic prostatitis
No history of UTI
Hesitancy & start/stop of urinary flow

56
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PE Findings in Prostatodynia

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Unremarkable
Increased sphincter tone
Periprostatic tenderness

57
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Labs for Prostatodynia

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UA: normal
Espressed prostatic secretions
Urodynamic studies

58
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Treatment of PRostatodynia

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Alpha-blockers
Diazepam for pelvic floor muscle dysfunction
biofeedback/Physical

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