Urology Flashcards
1
Q
What level of asymptomatic haematuria should be investigated on urine dip?
A
3+ and above
2
Q
What investigations should be arranged for haematuria?
A
Both urgent (3 weeks) Flexible cystoscopy and if over 50: CT urogram, under 50: renal US.
3
Q
Imaging for stones?
A
Plain film KUB (not definitive) CT SS (for calculi) CT urogram - with dye (gold standard?) NB: diabetes and metformin - contrast allergy or renal disease. (Cut off eGFR: >35)
4
Q
In the elderly what could recurrent UTIs be a presenting feature of?
A
Bladder cancer
5
Q
What happens to the urethra after menopause?
A
Narrows
6
Q
Causes of haematuria?
A
Infection/inflammation, malignancy, stones, benign prostatic enlargement or trauma
7
Q
What is prostatic pain due to?
A
Capsule distention
8
Q
Transient haematuria?
A
Menstruation, UTI, exercise, myoglobulinuria
