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Renal/Urology Flashcards

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What are complications of prostate cancer?

A

Sclerotic lesions at L3 vertebral body

Lung, breast, thyroid, renal, prostate often metastasise

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What is the medical management of BPH?

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Tamsulosin (alpha-blocker), 5alpha reductase inhibitor (Finasteride)

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What is the management for renal cancer?

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T1: partial nephrectomy
T2: radical nephrectomy
NOT chemo or radiotherapy

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How does renal stones present?

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Loin -> groin pain, haematuria, N&V, if fever = urgent decompression

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How does renal cell carcinoma cause left-sided varicoceles?

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Compression of gonadal veins

Causes ache, heavy, bag of worms

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What is polycystic kidney disease associated with?

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Subarachnoid haemorrhage from ruptured berry aneurysm

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What is the treatment for prostate cancer with mets?

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Radiotherapy, GnRH antagonist (Degarelix) - decreases testosterone

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