Urology - Passmedicine Flashcards

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What are causes of scrotal swellings?

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Inguinal hernia
Testicular tumours
Acute epididymo-orchtis
Epididymal cysts
Hydrocele
Testicular torsion
Variocele
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What does an inguinal hernia present like?

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Inguinoscrotal swelling (can’t get above it)
Cough impulse may be present
May be reducible

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How do testicular tumours tend to present?

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Discrete testicular nodules

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What investigations are required in suspected testicular tumour?

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USS scrotum
Serum AFP
bHCG

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How does acute epididymo-orchitis tend to present?

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Hx dysuria, urethral discharge

Swelling may be tender + eased by elevating testis

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What causes most cases of epididymo-orchitis?

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Chlamydia

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At what age are epididymal cysts more common?

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> 40 years

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How do epididymal cysts tend to present?

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Painless cyst above and behind the testis (may contain clear/opalescent fluid)
Usually possible to get above the lump

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How does a hydrocele present?

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Non-painful, soft, fluctuant swelling
Can get above it
Contains clear fluid + will transilluminate

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What may a hydrocele be a presenting feature of?

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Testicular cancer in young men

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How does testicular torsion present?

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Severe, sudden onset testicular pain 
Usually in a young male
O/e testis is tender and pain not eased by elevation (Prehn's sign), swollen, tender testis is retracted upward, skin may be reddened
Pain may be referred to lower abdomen
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What are risk factors for testicular torsion?

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Abnormal testicular lie

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How is testicular torsion managed?

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Urgent surgery

Contralateral testis also fixed

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What is a variocele?

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Varicosities of the pampiniform plexus

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Where do varioceles typically occur and why?

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On the left (as the testicular vein drains into the renal vein)

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What can a variocele be a presenting feature of?

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Renal cell carcinoma

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Do varioceles affect fertility?

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They can if they are bilateral

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How is testicular malignancy treated?

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Orchidectomy via inguinal approach - allows high ligation of testicular vessels + avoids exposure of another lymphatic field to the tumour

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How can torted testicles be fixed?

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Sutures or placement of the testis in a Dartos pouch

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How are varioceles managed?

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Usually conservatively

If concerns about testicular function/infertility then surgery/radiological management may be considered

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How can epididymal cysts be excised?

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Via scrotal approach

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How are hydroceles managed?

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In children (pathology is due to patient processus vaginalis + so) inguinal approach to ligate processus is used

In adults a scrotal approach is preferred + the hydrocele sac is excised/plicated (Lords or Jabouley procedure)

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95% of testicular cancers are what?

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Germ cell tumours

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How are germ cell tumours divided?

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Seminoma

Non-seminomatous germ cell tumours

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What are the kinds of Non-seminomatous germ cell tumours?
Teratoma Yolk sac tumour Choriocarcinoma Mixed germ cell tumour
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What is the commonest subtype of testicular tumour?
Seminoma
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What is the average age of diagnosis with a seminoma?
40
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How is survival with a seminoma?
Good
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What do the tumour markers tend to show in a seminoma?
HCG and AFP often normal | Lactate dehydrogenase raised in 10-20%
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What do you see on the histology of a seminoma?
Sheet like lobular patterns of cells with substantial fibrous component Fibrous septa contains lymphocytic inclusions + granulomas
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What is the average age of diagnosis of non-seminoma germ cell tumours?
20-30
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What is the prognosis of non-seminoma germ cell tumours?
Much worse
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Apart from excision what additional treatments may be required to manage non-seminoma germ cell tumours?
Retroperitoneal LN dissection after chemo
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What do you tend to see in the tumour markers of someone with a non-seminoma germ cell tumour?
AFP raised 70% | HCG raised 40%
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What is the histology of non-seminoma germ cell tumours?
Heterogenous texture with occasional ectopic tissue, e.g. hair
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What are RFs for testicular cancer?
``` Cryptorchidism Infertility FH Klinefelter's syndrome Mumps orchitis ```
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What is the most common presenting symptom for testicular cancer?
Painless lump | other features: hydrocele, gynaecomastia
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What is the first line imaging for suspected testicular cancer?
US | + tumour markers
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What imaging is used to stage testicular cancer?
CT chest/abdo/pelvis
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How is testicular cancer managed?
Orchidectomy (inguinal approach) Chemo/radio depending on stage Abdominal lesions >1cm following chemo may req. retroperitoneal lymph node dissection
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What is acute epididymitis?
Acute inflammation of the epididymis
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What drug can cause epididymitis?
Amiodarone
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How can you differentiate epididymitis from torsion?
In epididymitis, the tenderness is usually confined to the epididymis Torsion usually affects the entire testis
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What is testicular torsion?
Twist of spermatic cord leading to testicular ischaemia and necrosis
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When is it most common to get a testicular torsion?
Aged between 10 and 30
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What is the pain of testicular torsion like?
Usually severe + of sudden onset
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What reflex is lost in testicular torsion?
Cremasteric
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How is testicular torsion treated?
Surgical exploration
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In younger men, why should hydrocele be investigated with testicular US?
To rule out tumour
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What diagnosis must you exclude when someone presents with epididymo-orchitis?
Testicular torsion!!
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What factors may suggest torsion over epididymo-orchitis?
Age <20 Severe pain Sudden onset
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How does epididymo-orchitis tend to present?
Unilateral testicular pain + swelling | Urethral discharge may be present, but urethritis is often asymptomatic
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How should you treat epididymo-orchitis if the organism is unknown?
Ceftriaxone 500mg IM single dose + doxycycline 100mg PO BD 10-14d
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In sexually active men <35y the commonest cause of epididymo-orchitis is chlamydia. what is the most common cause in men >35y?
Usually enteric organisms (e.g. E. coli, E. faecalis) that cause UTIs
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What is the analgesic of choice for renal colic?
IM diclofenac
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Is circumcision for religious/cultural reasons available on the NHS?
No
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What are the medical benefits of circumcision?
Reduces risk of penile cancer, UTIs, STIs (incl. HIV)
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What are medical indications for circumcision?
Phimosis Recurrent balanitis BXO Paraphimosis
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What is it important to check for before circumcising a boy and why?
Exclude hypospadias as foreskin may be used in surgical repair
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What type of anaesthetic is used to perform a circumcision?
LA or GA
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What is priapism?
A persistent penile erection (typically defined as lasting >4 hours and is not associated with sexual stimulation0
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What are the two types of priapism?
Ischaemic | Non-ischaemic
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What causes ischaemic priapism?
Impaired vasorelaxation and therefore reduced vasocular outflow --> congestion and trapping of de-oxygenated blood in the corpus cavernosa
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What are causes of non-ischaemic priapism?
High arterial inflow, typically due to fistula formation (congenital/traumatic)
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At what ages is it most common to get priapism?
5-10y or 20-50y
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What are causes of priapism?
``` Idiopathic Sickle cell dx/haemoglobinopathies Erectile dysfunction mediation Drugs - anti-hypertensives, anticoagulations, antidepressants, cocaine, cannabis, ectasy Trauma ```
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How does priapism tend to present?
Persistent erection Pain localised to the penis Hx of haemoglobinopathy/medication Hx trauma to genital/perineal region
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What features in the history would be more suggestive of non-ischaemic priapism compared to ischaemic priapism?
A non-pain erection or an erection that is not fully rigid
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What is the best investigation to differentiate between non-ischaemic priapism and ischaemic priapism?
Cavernosal blood gas analysis | Doppler/duplex can be used as alternative
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What other investigations may be done for priapism?
FBC, toxicology to assess for cause
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How is priapism diagnosed?
Clinically | Investigations to help decide if ischaemic or not
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Why does ischaemic priapism require urgent treatment?
Delayed treatment can lead to permanent tissue damage and long-term erectile dysfunction
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How is ischaemic priapism managed?
Aspiration of blood from cavernosa (often combined with injection of saline flush to help clear viscous blood that has pooled) If this fails - intracavernosal injection of vasoconstrictive agent, e.g. phenylephrine used and repeated at 5 min intervals If this fails - consider surgery
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How is non-ischaemic priapism managed?
Normally observation first line (not medical emergency)
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What post-void volumes are considered physiological in patients <65 years old?
<50ml
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What post-void volumes are considered physiological in patients >65 years old?
<100ml
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What is prostate specific antigen?
A serine protease enzyme produced by normal and malignant prostate epithelial cells
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What are the age adjusted upper limits for PSA? a. 50-59 b. 60-69 c >70
a. 3 b. 4 c. 5
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What things may raised PSA levels (not to do with prostate cancer)?
``` BPH Prostatitis and UTI Ejaculation Vigorous exercise Urinary retention Instrumentation of the urinary tract ```
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How long after an episode of prostatitis or UTI should you wait to have your PSA checked?
At least 1 month after treatment
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How long before getting your PSA checked should you avoid ejaculation?
48 hours
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How long before getting your PSA checked should you avoid vigorous exercise?
48 hours
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What % of men with prostate cancer will have a normal PSA?
20%
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Which drugs are sometimes used to aid the spontaneous passage of a renal stone?
CCBs
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Define erectile dysfunction
Persistent inability to attain and maintain an erection sufficient to permit satisfactory sexual performance
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How are the causes of ED split?
Organic cause Psychogenic cause Mixed
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What factors favour an organic cause of ED?
Gradual onset of symptoms Lack of tumescence Normal libido
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What factors favour a pyschogenic cause of ED?
``` Sudden onset of symptoms Decreased libido Good quality spontaneous/self-stimulated erections Major life events Problems/changes in relationship Prev. psychological prolems Hx of premature ejaculation ```
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What are RFs for ED?
CV disease RFs - obesity, DM, dyslipidaemia, metabolic syndrome, HTN, smoking Alcohol use
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What drugs can cause ED?
SSRIs, beta blockers
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What investigations should be done for someone with ED?
10 year CV risk Free testosterone measured between 9-11am (if low/borderline repeat with FSH and LH and prolactin, if abnormal - refer to endocrine)
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What is involved in the treatment of ED?
1st line: PDE-5 inhibitors (e.g. sildenafil (Viagra) - given for all aetiologies 2nd line - vaccuum erection devices
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If a young man has always had difficulty achieving an erection what additional management should be have?
Referral to urology
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People with ED doing what activity for >3 hours a week should be advised to stop?
Cycling
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What is the most common cancer in males in the UK?
Prostate cancer
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What are RFs for prostate cancer?
Increasing age Obesity Afro-carribbean FH
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Why are localised/early prostate cancers usually asymptomatic?
Cancers tend to develop in periphery of prostate and don't cause obstructive symptoms early on
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What are features of prostate cancer?
BOO: hesistancy, urinary retention Haematuria, haematospermia Pain: back, perineal, testicular
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What would you feel on DRE in someone with prostate cancer?
Asymmetrical, hard, nodular enlargement with loss of median sulcus
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Where do Wilm's tumours tend to metastasise to?
Lungs
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What is the treatment of localised prostate cancer (T1/2)?
Conservative - wathcful waiting and active monitoring Radial prostatectomy Radiotherapy - external beam and brachy
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What is the treatment of localised advanced prostate cancer (T3/4)?
Hormonal therapy Radical prostatectomy Radiotherapy - external beam + brachy
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What are SEs of radical prostatectomy?
ED Incontinence Urethral stenosis
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What are complications of TURP?
Retrograde ejaculation TURP syndrome Urethral stricture/UTI Perforation of prostate
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What are adverse effects of radiotherapy for prostate cancer?
Increased risk of bladder, colon and rectal cancer
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How is metastatic prostate cancer managed?
Hormone therapy | Orchidectomy
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What hormone therapies are used in prostate cancer?
Synthetic GnRH agonists (e.g. Goserelin - initially given with antiandrogen to prevent rise in testosterone) Anti-androgen - cryproterone acetate prevents DHT binding from intracytoplasmic protein complexes
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How do RCCs tend to present?
Haematuria
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What is the most common renal tumour?
RCC
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What paraneoplastic features are associated with RCC?
HTN | Polycythaemia
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How is RCC treated?
Radical/partial nephrectomy
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How does 90% of nephroblastoma present?
Mass in flank | NB 50% hypertensive
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What is the diagnostic workup of someone with suspected nephroblastoma?
USS and CT
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How is nephroblastoma managed?
Surgical resection | Chemo - vincristine, actinomycin D, doxorubicin
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What is a neuroblastoma?
Most common extracranial tumour of childhood Tumour of neural crest cells (50% occur in adrenal) Tumour usually calcified
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What scanning may be used to diagnose a neuroblastoma?
MIBG scanning
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What scanning is used to stage a neuroblastoma?
CT
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How are neuroblastomas managed?
Surgical resection Radio Chemo
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Where are transitional cell carcinomas most common?
90% of lower urinary tract tumours | ONLY 10% of renal tumours
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What are RFs for transitional cell carcinomas?
Occupaitonal exposure to industrial dies and rubber chemicals Being male
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How do most TCCs present?
Painless haematuria
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How is TCC diagnosed and staged?
CT IVU
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How is TCC managed?
Radical nephroureterectomy
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What kind of lesions are angiomyolipomas?
Hamartoma type lesions (tumour composed to blood vessels, smooth muscle and fat)
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What disease are angiomyolipomas associated with?
Tuberous slcerosis
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Massive bleeding occurs in what % of angiomyolipomas?
10%
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How are angiomyolipomas managed?
If big enough or symptomatic will require surgical resection
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Following neobladder construction, what are patients at increased risk of?
Adenocarcinoma
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What is a hydrocele?
A collection of serous fluid in the tunica vaginalis
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What is the first line treatment for BPH?
Alpha-1-agonists
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What is the most common cause of acute bacterial prostatitis?
Gram-negative bacteria (E. coli most common) entering the prostate gland via the urethra
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What are RFs for acute bacterial prostatitis?
Recent UTI, urogenital instrumentation, intermittent bladder catheterisation, recent prostate biopsy
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What clinical features are associated with acute bacterial prostatitis?
Pain: perineum, penis, rectum, back Obstructive voiding symptoms Fever, rigor
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What do you feel on DRE with acute bacterial prostatitis?
Tender, boggy prostate gland
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How is acute bacterial prostatitis managed?
14 day course quinolones In younger men screen for STI as a significant minority is caused by chlamydia/gonorrhoea
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Pain relief on elevating the testis points towards what?
Epididymo-orchitis
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Epididymo-orchitis with a slow STI risk, is likely due to what organism?
Enteric organisms, esp. E. coli
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Give e.g.s of non-germ cell testicular tumours
Leydig cell tumours, sarcomas
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Infertile men are how many times more likely to develop testicular cancer?
3X
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What are the 3 categories of LUTS?
Voiding Storage Post-micturition
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What are voiding LUTS?
``` Hesitancy Poor/intermittent stream Straining Incomplete emptying Terminal dribbling ```
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What are storage LUTS?
Urgency Frequency Nocturia Urinary incontinence
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What are post-micturition LUTS?
Post-micturition dribbling | Sensation of incomplete emptying
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What investigations should be done in someone presenting with LUTS?
Urinalysis - exclude infection, check for haematuria DRE - size/consistency of prostate PSA may be indicated
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What things might you ask someone presenting with LUTS to complete in order to guide management?
Urinary frequency-volume chart | International prostate symptom score (symptom severity + impact on life)
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How are predominantly voiding LUTS managed?
PFMT, bladder retraining, prudent fluid intake Moderate/severe - alpha blocker If prostate enlarged + considered at high risk of progression - 5alpha reductase inhibitor If enlarged prostate + moderate/severe symptoms - offer alpha blocker + 5alpha reductase inhibitor If mixed with storage symptoms and not responding to alpha blocker consider anti-muscarinic
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How are predominantly storage LUTS managed?
Moderate fluid intake Bladder retaining Antimuscarinics, e.g. oxybutinin, tolterodine, darifenacin Mirabegron if 1st line drugs fail
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How is nocturia managed?
Advise re moderating fluid at night Furosemide 40mg in late afternoon Desmopressin
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What are the most common cause of scrotal swelling?
Epididymal cysts
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What conditions are epididymal cysts associated with?
PKD CF vHL
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How can you confirm the diagnosis of an epididymal cyst?
USS
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What are the two types of hydroceles?
Communicating | Non-communicating
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What causes communicating hydroceles?
Patency of the processus vaginalis allowing peritoneal fluid to drain down into the scrotum
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Who are communicating hydroceles common in?
Newborn males (they usually resolve in the first few months of life)
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What causes non-communicating hydroceles?
Excessive fluid production in the tunica vaginalis
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What 3 things may hydroceles develop secondary to?
Epididymo-orchitis Testicular torsion Testicular tumours
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How are hydroceles diagnosed?
May be clinical or if doubt USS can be used
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How are infantile hydroceles managed?
Repair only if they do not resolve themself by age 1-2
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How are hydroceles in adults managed?
Usually conservatively | Further investigation may be done to exclude an underlying cause
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What may varioceles be associated with?
Infertility
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What are varioceles classically described as feeling like?
A bag of worms
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What may aid the diagnosis of a variocele?
USS with doppler studies
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How are varioceles managed?
Usually conservatively | Occasionally surgery if pain is an issue
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What imaging technique is used to confirm a diagnosis of renal stones?
Non-contrast CT
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What are some key points about vasectomy to remember?
Doesn't work immediately Day case - under LA or GA Semen analysis needs to be performed 2x following a vasectomy before a man can have unprotected sex (usually at 16 and 20 weeks)
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What complications are associated with vasectomy?
``` Bruising Haematoma Infection Sperm granuloma Chronic testicular pain ```
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Why can variocele be a sign of malignancy?
Due to compression of the renal vein between the abdominal aorta and superior mesenteric vein
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How can metastatic prostate cancer present?
Bone pain
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What is involved in the diagnosis of prostate cancer?
PSA DRE Trans-rectal USS +/- biopsy MRI/CT for staging
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What are 95% of prostate cancers?
Adenocarcinoma NB they are often multifocal
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70% of prostate cancers are found where?
Peripheral zone
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What system is used to grade prostate cancer?
Gleason grading system - two grades awarded 1 for the most dominant grade (1-5) and 2 for the second most dominant grade (1-5) Added together to give Gleason score 2 best prognosis 10 worst
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Where does lymphatic spread of prostate cancer tend to go to first?
Obturator nodes
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Where does prostate cancer locally spread to first?
Seminal vesicles
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What surgery is performed for prostate cancer?
Radial prostatectomy
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Why might a bilateral orchidectomy be used in the treatment of prostate cancer?
Testosterone stimulates prostate tissue (prostate cancers are testosterone dependent)
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What is the preferred management of prostate cancer for low risk men?
Active surveillance If they are stage T1c, Gleason 3+3, PSA density <0.15ng/ml/ml, who have cancer in <50% of their biopsy cores, with <10mm of any core involved
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What investigation should be performed in the context of a suspicious DRE regardless of PSA?
US guided biopsy of prostate
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What is TURP syndrome?
A rare + life-threatening complication of TURP surgery caused by irrigation with large volumes of glycine which is hypo-osmolar + systemically absorbed when prostatic venous sinuses are opened up during prostatic resection It leads to hyponatraemia when glycine is broken down in the liver to ammonia, hyperammonia and visual disturbances
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What are risk factors for developing TURP syndrome?
``` Surgical time >1h Height of bag >70cm Resected >60g Large blood loss Perforation Large amount of fluid used Poorly controlled CHF ```
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In which gender are urethral injuries mainly seen?
Males
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What do you often see in urethral injuries?
Blood at the meatus
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What are the two types of urethral injuries?
Bulbar rupture | Membranous rupture
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What things tend to cause bulbar rupture?
Straddle type injuries, e.g. bicycles
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What are the triad of signs commonly seen in bulbar rupture?
Urinary retention Perineal haematoma Blood at meatus
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What commonly causes membranous rupture?
Pelvic fractures
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What might you see in membranous rupture?
Penile/perineal oedema/haematoma | PR: prostate displacement upwards
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How should you investigate a suspected urethral injury?
Ascending urethrogram
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How should urethral injury be managed?
Suprapubic catheter (surgical placement)
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How does bladder rupture tend to present?
Haematuria or suprapubic pain | Inability to retrieve all fluid used to irrigate the bladder through a Foley catheter indicates bladder injury
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What investigation should be used if bladder rupture is supsected?
IVU or cystogram
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How is bladder rupture managed?
Laparotomy if intraperitoneal | Conservative if extraperitoneal
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History of pelvic fracture and inability to void should ALWAYS raise suspicion of what?
Urethral injury!!
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How is all acute upper urinary tract obstruction managed?
Nephrostomy (prevent loss of renal function)
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What are the causes of unilateral hydronephrosis?
``` PACT Pelvic-ureteric obstruction Abberant renal vessels Calculi Tumours of the renal pelvis ```
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What are causes of bilateral hydronephrosis?
``` SUPER Stenosis of the urethra Urethral valve Prostate enlargement Extensive bladder tumour Retroperitoneal fibrosis ```
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What investigation is used first line to identify hydronephrosis?
USS
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What other investigations may be used after USS confirms hydronephrosis?
IVU - assess position of obstruction Antegrade/retrograde pyelography - allows treatment If suspect renal colic - CT scan
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How are chronic upper urinary tract obstructions managed?
Ureteric stent/pyeloplasty
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How does hydronephrosis present on examination?
Ballotable mass
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What is the first line investigation of a testicular mass?
USS
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What is the difference between active surveillance and watchful waiting?
Active surveillance requires more routine follow up and physical examination Watchful waiting is guided by symptomatology + is preferred for those with low grade disease + significant comorbs
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What are staghorn calculi composed
Struvite (phosphate, magnesium, ammonium)
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What kind of urine do staghorn calculi form in?
Alkaline urine (ammonia producing bacteria, e.g. ureaplasma urealyticum and proteus therefore predispose)
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Stones under which size can be considered for lithotripsy?
2cm
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What are large proximal renal stones best treated with?
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy
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What testicular pathology is associated with mumps infection?
Orchitis
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What sign may indicate recent stone passage if a ureteric calculus is not present?
Periureteric fat stranding
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PSA should not be measured within ____ of having a prostate biopsy
6 weeks
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PSA should not be measured within ____ of having a DRE
1 week
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What is the most common organic cause of EF?
Vascular causes (including CVD, HTN, hyperlipidaemia, DM, smoking)
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What is balanitis?
Inflammation of the glans penis | if affects underside of foreskin too = balanoposthitis
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What are causes of balanitis?
Infective - bacterial/candidal | Autoimmune diseases
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How is balanitis diagnosed?
Through hx and ex
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Describe the balanitis experienced with a candidal infection
Tends to occur after intercourse | Associated with itching and white non-urethral discharge
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What is balanitis due to dermatitis (allergic/contact) like?
Itchy, painful | Occasionally associated with a clear non-urethral discharge
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What is balanitis due to dermatitis (eczema/psoriasis) like?
Very itchy No discharge Hx inflammatory skin condition on body elsewhere
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What is balanitis due to bacterial infection like?
Painful, itchy | Yellow non-urethral discharge
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What is the most common balanitis causing bacterial organism?
Staphylococcal spp.
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What kind of organism causes a very offensive yellow discharge with balanitis?
Anaerobic organisms
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What are features of lichen planus (penile)?
Itchy Wickham's striae Violaceous papules
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How common is lichen sclerosus (BXO)?
Rare
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What are features of BXO?
Itchy | Associated with white papules and can cause significant scarring
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How does plasma cell balanitis of Zoon present?
Non-itchy, clearly circumscribed areas of inflammation
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How does circinate balanitis present?
Painless erosions | Can be associated with Reiter's
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How is balanitis managed?
Gentle saline washes Ensuring to wash properly under the foreskin If more severe - 1% hydrocortisone can be used
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What is the treatment of candidial balanitis?
Topical clotrimazole for 1 weeks
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What is the treatment of bacterial balanitis?
Oral fluclox or clarithromycin if penicillin allergic
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How is anaerobic balanitis managed?
Saline washing, topical/oral metronidazole if not settling
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How are dermatitis and circinate balanitis managed?
Hydrocortisone
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How are lichen sclerosus and plasma cell balanitis of Zoon managed?
High potency topical steroids
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How is BXO managed?
Circumcision
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What can BXO in an uncircumcised mail lead to?
Phimiosis
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What is the first line investigation for suspected prostate cancer?
Multiparametric MRI
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What score on the Linkert scale in a multiparametric MRI would indicate need for a prostate biopsy?
>=3
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What is the investigation of choice for diagnosing bladder cancer?
Cystoscopy
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What are causes of urethral stricutres?
Iatrogenic, e.g. traumatic placement of indwelling urinary catheters STIs Hypospadias Lichen sclerosus