Reproductive Flashcards
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Enlargement of prostate gland
What is most commonly the cause of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: More cells or bigger cells?
More cells
What age is most common to develop Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
men 60+years old
What are some symptoms of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Inability to empty bladder completely, urinary tract obstruction, bilateral diltion, hydronephrosis
What is the second most common malignancy in men
Adenocarcinoma of the Prostate Gland
What may Adenocarcinoma of the Prostate Gland cause
bladder neck obstruction, infiltration of trigone, invasive obstruction of ureters
What is done initially when Adenocarcinoma of the prostate gland is suspected
A digital exam (finger in rectum)
Uterine fibromas may also be called what
Leiomyomas
What are Uterine fibroids composed of
benign smooth muscle tumors
What can cause uterine fibroids
an increase in estrogen may trigger the growth of these fibroids
Are uterine fibroids always smooth radiographically
no, they may be stippled or whorled as well
What age group is most commonly found to develop malignant breast disease/adenocarcinoma of the breast
44-50year old women
What does adenocarcinoma of the breast develop from
glandular cells in epithelial tissue (involving ducts or lobules)
What are some signs of malignant breast disease
lumps, skin thickening, dimpling (peau d’orange), nipple retraction
In order of most benign to most malignant order the following calcification shapes:
microlobulated, circumscribed, spiculated, ill-defined, obscured
Benign
Circumscribed
Obscured
Micro-lobulated
Ill-Defined
Spiculated
Malignant
