urogenital - clinical

Question 1

Describe uterine fibroids

Answer 1

• found within the myometrium
• can cause uteris to twist and get heavy which would then twist the artery and cause pelvic pain
• compromise uterine function when it comes to pregnancy
• fibroids can press onto nerves or make uterus larger than normal

Question 2

Why would a hysterosalpinogram be performed in the uterine and tubal cavity?

Answer 2

To see if there is a contraction in the fallopian tubes. What should result is the contrast should empty out into the peritoneal cavity. There is an open connection of fallopian tubes

Question 3

describe an extrauterine pregnancy in the ampulla

Answer 3

• this occurs when the fertilized egg does not travel into the uterus and instead implants in mucous of fallopian tubes
• can rupture the tube of not fixed
• the ovum can also get fertilized in the abdominal cavity
• to solve, take tube out but keep ovary

Question 4

what happens in a Benign prostatic hypertrophy?

Answer 4

The size of the prostate is enlarged and bulky

Question 5

How to check for a BPH?

Answer 5

Digital Rectal Examination of the prostate

Question 6

Are increased PSA serum levels specific for prostate cancer?

Answer 6

No, PSA may also be elevated in Benign prostatic hypertrophy and prostatitis