Renal system malignancies Flashcards
Area ejaculatory ducts drain into
Verumontanum
Transitional zone of prostate
Surrounds prostatic urethra
Gives rise to BPH
Peripheral zones of prostate
Posterolateral
Most prostate cancers
Central zone
Surrounds ejaculatory ducts
Most common malignancy affecting men in the UK
Prostate cancer
Most common in who?
70-74 years
Western world
Black
FH
Presentation of prostate cancer
Usually asymptomatic - picked up by PSA
Haematuria, haematospermia
Bone pain, anorexia, weight loss
What is PSA?
Glycoprotein produced by epithelial cells of prostate
Serum and semen levels of PSA
In health: semen levels high, serum levels low
In cancer: serum levels high
Other conditions which elevate PSA?
BPH Prostatitis/UTI Retention Catheter PR exam
Investigations for prostate cancer
PR exam
PSA
Transrectal US and biopsy
Bone scam, MRI, CT for staging
What type are most prostate cancers?
Multifocal adenocarcinomas
Most common prostatic mets
Spine - sclerotic
Pelvic nodes
What scoring system used for prostate cancer grading?
Gleason’s score - based on appearance
Appearance of prostate cancer
Loss of basement membrane then loss of glandular structure
Treatment of prostate cancer
Watchful waiting Surgery Chemotherapy Radiotherapy Hormonal therapy
Hormonal control of prostate
Under influence of testosterone
Deprived of testosterone = apoptosis
Types of hormonal therapy
LHRH agonists
Anti-androgens
How do LHRH agonists work?
Chronic exposure results in downregulation of LHRH receptors = suppression of LH and FSH and suppression of testosteron
Provide anti-androgen for 3 weeks due to initial increase
Side effects of LHRH agonists
Loss of libido Hot flushes and sweats Weight gain Gynaecomastia Anaemia Cognitive changes Osteoporosis
How do anti-androgens work?
Compete with testosterone for receptors = apoptosis of cancer cells