Urology Flashcards
Define Urolithiasis
Formation of crystalline solutes anywhere along the urinary tracts Renal Stones (in Kidney) or Ureteric
Name 2 stone inhibitors
Magnesium
Citric Acid
State four different types of Renal Stones
Calcium (80%)
Uric Acid (High levels of Purines)
Struvite/Infective
Cystine
Name two causes of high purine levels
High red meat intake
Myeloproliferative Disorders
What is the one type of radiolucent stone
Urate
Name the infective organism that most commonly causes Struvite Stones
Proteus
Name the three most common locations for stones to form
PUJ
VUJ
As ureter passes pelvic brim
Give 5 risk factors for stone formation
Age Family History Anatomical Abnormalities (Horseshoe Kidney, Medullary Sponge) Dehydration Crohns
Describe three clinical features of RTC
Ureteric Colic (Loin to Groin)
Nausea and Vomiting
Haematuria
What is the main differential for flank pain
AAA
What is the Gold Standard Investigation for RTCs (except in pregnant or young)?
CTKUB WITHOUT contrast
Contrast has a similar density to stone
What might be present on a CT of an RTC that would indicate infection?
Fat Stranding (ie haziness)
What are Matrix Stones?
Rare stones related to HIV/Hepatitis treatment
Invisible on CT
How is the patient positioned for a CT KUB?
Prone Position
Otherwise hard to differentiate position of stone
Describe the conservative management of RTC
Fluids
Analgesia (Rectal Diclofenac/Paracetamol)
Anti-Emetic
Medical Expulsion Therapy (eg Tamsulosin)
If under 5mm, 68% of stones will pass spontaneously
Name four indications for surgical management of RTCs
Severe Pain > 48hrs
Renal Dysfunction
Previous Renal Disease Bilateral Stones
Describe three surgical options for RTC
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy
Uteroscopy and Stone Removal (with laser)
Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (if in kidney)
Name two contraindications to ESWL in RTCs
AAA
Blood Thinners
How would an RTC present if it was close to/in the bladder?
Frequency
Urgency
What happens if an RTC becomes infected?
an infected obstructed system is a urological emergency and patients can die
Describe a 3 step management plan for an Infected Obstructed System
Sepsis 6
Stent under GA or Percutaneous Nephorstomy under LA
HDU/ITU
Define Pyelonephritis
Inflammation of Kidney Parenchyma and Renal Pelvis, typically due to bacterial infection
Bacteria can reach by ascending urinary tract, haematogenous spread, or lymphatic spread (from retroperitoneal abscess)
Give 3 risk factors of Pyelonephritis
Halted flow of urine (BPH/Spinal Cord) Retrograde Ascent (Female, Indwelling Catheter) Factors Predisposing (DM, Steroids)
Describe the clinical features of Pyelonephritis
Fever
Loin Pain
Nausea and Vomiting
May have corresponding LUTS
Describe three investigations for Pyelonephritis
Urinalysis
Urine Culture
Renal Ultrasound Scan
How would you manage Pyelonephritis?
Antibiotics
Fluids
Give two complications of Pyelonephritis
Chronic Pyelonephritis and Scarring Emphysematous Pyeonephritis (from gas forming bacteria, gas around kidney, usually in diabetic patients)
Give 3 features of a ‘complex’ Renal Cyst
Thick walls
Calcifications
Risk of Malignancy
Give 4 risk factors for Renal Cysts
Age
Hypertension
Smoking
Gender (PCKD, Von Hippel Lindau)
Give 3 clinical features of Renal Cysts
May be asymptomatic
Flank Pain
Haematuria
What is Bosniak Scoring?
Classifies Renal Cysts from I-V with increasing risk of malignancy
How would you manage Renal Cysts?
Asymptomatic Cysts don’t need further follow up or treatment
Symptomatic - Analgesia and deroofing
Bladder Cancer can be invasive or non-invasive, state three histological subtypes
Transitional Cell Carcinoma
Squamous Ce;; Carcinoma
Adenocarcinoma
Describe the four layers of the bladder wall
Inner Lining - Urothelium (Transitional Epithelium)
Second Layer - Lamina Propria
Third Layer - Muscular Layer
Fourth Layer - Outer CT
Give 3 risk factors for Bladder Cancer
Smoking
2 - Napthylamine
Schistosomiasis
Give 3 clinical presentations of Bladder Cancer
Painless Haematuria
Recurrent UTIs
LUTS
Name 3 investigations for Bladder Cancer
Urgent Cytoscopy
Biopsy via TURBT (Transurethral Resection Bladder Tumour)
CT Staging
Describe the management of non muscle invasive Bladder Cancer
TURBT (Diathermy using cytoscope)
Intravesicle Chemo (Mitomycin C)
Radical Cystectomy
Describe the management of muscle invasive Bladder Cancer
Radical Cystectomy
Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy
How is a Urinary Diversion created surgically?
Ileal Conduit and Urostomy
IE Bladder reconstruction using small bowel
What is the scoring system for BPH called?
International Prostate System Score
What volume of Prostate is considered enlarged?
Over 30ml
Describe two types of medical management for BPH
Alpha Blockers (eg Tamsulosin) - relax prostatic smooth muscle
5a Reductase Inhibitors (eg Finasteride) - prevents conversion of testosterone to DHT
Describe two types of surgical management for BPH
TURP (using diathermy loop)
Holmum Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (uses heat to dissect)