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Differentiation of male and female gonads occurs at:

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-6 weeks after fertilization

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Testes

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-production of gametes and sex hormones

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Epididymis

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-conducts sperm from efferent tubules to vas dererens

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Scrotum

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-protects testes, epididymides, spermatic cord

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Penis

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-delivery of sperm to female vagina and elimination of urine

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Sex Hormones (Male)

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-Androgens

testosterone is primary sex hormone

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Pathologies of Male Reproductive System

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  • prostatitis
  • benign prostatic hyperplasia
  • prostate cancer
  • orchitis
  • epididymitis
  • testicular torsion
  • testicular cancer
  • impotence
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Prostatitis

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  • inflam/infection of prostate
  • acute/chronic
  • bacterial/nonbacterial
  • preceded by UTI
  • more pain than BPH
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Diagnosis of Prostatitis

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  • urinalysis
  • specimen analysis
  • DRE
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Treatment of Prostatitis

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  • meds

- TURP (Trans urethral prostatectomy)

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Acute Prostatitis

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-very painful

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Chronic Prostatitis

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  • wax/wane over time

- some meds

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Most Common Type of Prostatitis

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-nonbacterial

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S/Sx of Prostatitis

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-table 19-1 (p966)

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BPH

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  • benign prostatic hyperplasia
  • most common in older men (>50)
  • non-malignant enlargement of prostate gland
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S/Sx BPH

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  • related to effect on lumen of urethra
  • urine retention
  • trouble getting flow started
  • progress:
  • -to UTI
  • -hydroureter
  • -hydronephrosis
  • -renal failure
  • -death
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Diagnosis of BPH

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  • history
  • palpation
  • urodynamic tests
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Treatment of BPH

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  • based on level of obstruction
  • monitoring
  • TURP vs TUIP
  • meds
  • thermotherapy (microwave/laser to destroy prostate tissue)
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TUIP

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-Transurethra incision of prostate

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TURP

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-transurethral prostatectomy

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Common Questions for BPH

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  • do you urinate often (esp at night)?
  • trouble starting or continuing urine?
  • weak flow of urine or interrupted urine stream?
  • feel like bladder not emptying completely?

If yes (and unexplainedLBP, pelvis, hip, upper thigh pain), refer

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Prostate cancer tends to start:

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  • at outer edge of prostate

- gets bad before detecting b/c it starts away from urethra (silent for a while)

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Most common cancer of US males

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  • prostate cancer

- second most common cause of male death from cancer

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S/Sx Prostate Cancer

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  • variable
  • lymph nodes in groin
  • abdominal swelling
  • may show up as urinary S/Sx or constitutional S/Sx
  • asymptomatic until well-progressed
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Prostate Cancer Metastasizes to:
- bone (usually) - lungs - liver
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Prostate Cancer Dx
- DRE - PSA Serum assay after age 50 - radiologic studies - biopsy
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Primary Prevention of Prostate Cancer
- increasing lycopene - vitamine E - selenium - decrease fat in diet
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RT-PCR
- reverse transcription-polymerase chain | - new test for Prostate Cancer
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Prostate Cancer Treatment
- observation - prostatectomy - radition - hormonal therapy (orchiectomy) - pelvic floor rehab after prostate resection
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BPH Risk Factors
- >50 yo - west (USA)>east - Black>white - tobacco>alcohol
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Prostate Cancer Risk Factors
- >50 yo - USA & Scandinavia - Black - Alcohol - Family History - high-fat diet - Environmental Cadmium
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Epididymitis
-inflammatory condition of epididymis
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Orchitis
-inflammatory condition of testes
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Risk Factors for Orchitis & Epididymitis
- sexually active men with multiple partners | - primary infections arising elsewhere in body (esp GU)
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S/Sx of Orchitis
-low abdominal pain
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S/Sx Epidiydimitis
- low abdominal - groin - hip adductors
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Treatment of Orchitis & Epididymitis
- NSAIDS - antibiotics - bed rest - scrotal support
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Orchitis & Epididymitis
-can be associated with pneumonia
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Testicular Torsion
- abnormal twisting of spermatic cord as testes rotates | - medical emergency (surgery needed to preserve testes within 3 hours)
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Testicular Torsion often concurrent with:
- congenital abnormalities | - males 8-18 years or neonates
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S/Sx Testicular Torsion
- abrupt pain - scrotal swelling - N/V - tachycardia
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Testicular Cancer
- most common cause of cancer in young men | - second most common in 35-39 yo
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Caues of Testicular Cancer
- unknown | - family history (genetic)
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S/Sx Testicular Cancer
- painless enlargement of testicle - lumbar pain - metastasis to lungs
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Testicular Cancer Metastases
- lungs | - -cough, dyspnea, bloody sputum
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Early Detection of Testicular Cancer
-testicular self-exam
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Diagnosis of Testicular Cancer
- palpation - serumm assays - US - radiologic studies
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Treatment of Testicular Cancer
- removal of mass (radiation, chemo, surgery) | - relapse not common
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Impotence/ED
- increases with age - consider Kegel Exercises - can be warning of ischemic heart disease
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Vagina
- epithelial cells responsive to hormonal changes - protection from infection - permits stretch during coitus/child birth - self-cleanses
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Cervix
- neck of uterus | - projects into vagina
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Uterus
- muscular organ | - anchors nad protects fertilized ovum
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Fallopian Tubes
-conduct ova from spaces around the ovaries to uterus
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Ovaries
-produce ova and female sex hormones
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Sex Hormones (Female)
-estrogens, progesterone, androgens
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Cancer Screening of Female Reproductive System
- abnormal bleeding - pelvic pain - gastrointesintal disturbances - urinary disturbances - abnormal swelling - changes in vulva/vagina - LBP
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S/Sx of Endometriosis
- pain - inflam - infertility - rectal bleeding - fatigue
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S/Sx Ovarian Cancer
- silent - vague symptoms (abdominal bloating, discomfort, fatigue, malaise, flatulence, gastritis) - less common Sx: abn vaginal bleeding, leg pain, low back pain, pelvic pain,
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Risk Factor of Ovarian Cancer
-Family History
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Diagnosis of Endometriosis
- laparoscopy - laparotomy - US - MRI (more sensitive)
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Treatment of Endometriosis
- preservation of fertility - pain relief - ovulation inhibition
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Diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer
- US | - Cervical smear
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Treatment of Ovarian Cancer
- Surgery (local/regional) - chemotherapy (adjuvant) - under investigation (monoclonal antigodies, gene therapy, vaccines)
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Ovarian Cystic Disease
-most are benign -most common form of ovarian tumor -4 Types (S/Sx dep on size/location of cyst) -
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S/Sx Ovarian Cystic Disease
- abdominal pressure, pain - bloating - painful urination - bowel movements - intercourse - chronic pelvic pain - episodic pain in abdomen, groin, buttocks, LBP
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PCOS
-polycystic ovary syndrome
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PCOS Manifestations
- obesity - prominent facial/body hair - severe acne - thinning hair - infertility - dysmenorrhea - impaired glucose tolerance - obstructive sleep apnea - fibrocystic breasts
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Diagnosis of Ovarian Cystic Disease
- pelvic exam - ultrasound - laparoscopy - lab tests
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Treatment of Ovarian Cystic Disease
-based on age and Sx - drainage of cyst - surgical excision - hormonal therapy - DM management techniques
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Uterine Fibroids
- painful growths of uterus | - primary reason TAH (total abdominal hysterectomy)
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S/Sx Uterine Fibroids
- pain - increased bleeding - urinary frequency - asymptomatic
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Treatment of Uterine Fibroids
- meds - surgery - fibroid embolization ablation - diet
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Most Common Cancer of Reproductive Organs
Uterine Cancer
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Risk Factors of Uterine Cancer
- age - HTN - DM - Social/lifestyle (exercise is good)
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S/Sx Uterine Cancer
- abnormal bleeding | - LE swelling
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Treatment of Uterine Cancer
- BSO (bilateral sypingo-oophorectomy) - TAH - Hormonal Therapy - radiation/chemo
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Diagnosis of Uterine Cancer
- endometrial sampling | - US
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Cervical cancer
- pap smear drastically reduced mortality rate | - primary cause: HPV
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S/Sx Cervical cancer
- abnormal bleeding - bowel/bladder dysfunction (Late disease Sx)
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Cervical cancer Diagnosis
- pap smear - sentinal lymph node assessment - CT scan
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Cervical CancerTreatment
- Excision (local/regional) - radiation - chemo
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Ectopic Pregnancy
-gynecological emergency | -
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Risk Factors of Ectopic Pregnancy
-fallopian tubes
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S/Sx Ectopic Pregnancy
- lower abdominal quadrant/pelvic pain - possible Kehr's sign - irregular bleeding
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Diagnosis of Ectopic Pregnancy
- physical exam - US - lab tests - laparoscopy
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treatment of Ectopic Pregnancy
- laparoscopy - laparotomy - possible chemo (to get rid of damaged/abnormal tissue)
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Kehr's Sign
- Left shoulder pain with splenic irritation | - usually with peritonitis
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Rupture of Right Ovary refers to
-right shoulder (irritates liver)
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Effects of Pregnancy
- relaxin - center of gravity shift - pressure on vascular structures - increased cardiac demand/output - increased need for folic acid
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Primary Dysmenorrhea Pathophys
-excessive endometrial prostaglandin production
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S/Sx Primary Dysmenorrhea
-pelvic pain with onset of menses, backage, anorexia, vomiting, diarrhea, syncope, headache
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Eval/treatment of Primary Dysmenorrhea
- medical Hx - pelvic exam - hormonal contraceptives may relieve pn - TENS to relieve pn
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PMS Pathophys
- abnormal tissue response to normal change of menstrual cycle triggered by fluctuating estrogen and progesterone levels - asssociated with genetic predisposition
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S/Sx PMS
-over 200 physical, emotional, behavioral Sx
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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Pathophys
-pelvic infection caused by microbes ascending through cervix to infect uterus
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S/Sx PID
-range from sudden and severe abdominal pain to no Sx at all, pain onset may be slow and steady or exacerbated by walking, jumping, or intercourse
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PID
pelvic inflammatory disease
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PID Eval
- diagnosis based on pt Hx - Sx - evidence of infective agents
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PID Treatment
- bed rest - avoid intercourse - antibiotic therapy - surgery required if pelvic adhesion
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Breast cancer: more masses in____
-axillary tail than any other part of breast
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female breast
-function is to provide nourishment for newborn
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breast nobes
-15-20 per breast
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nipple
deliver breast milk
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breast nodules
-20-40 lobules per lobe
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breast acini
-lined with epithelial cells capable of contracting to secrete milk
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Sub-areolar structures
- fatty/fibrous tissue | - few duct-like structures in sub-areolar area
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Fibrocystic Disease & Fibroadenoma
-benign changes/tumors in breast
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S/Sx of Fibrocystic Disease & Fibroadenoma
- Cysts - fibrous tissue - bilateral pain/tenderness - (especially as menstruation approaches)
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Risk Factors for Fibrocystic Disease & Fibroadenoma
- age - menstrual Hx - pregnancy Hx - prior breast biposies
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Diagnosis of Fibrocystic Disease & Fibroadenoma
- physical exam - mammography - biopsy - US
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Treatment of Fibrocystic Disease & Fibroadenoma
- palliative - reduce caffeine/xanthines - low-fat diet - analgesics - adequate undergarment support - synthetic androgen for severe pain - surgical excision
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Breast Cancer: Females
- most common female cancer in US - Same risk factors as Fibrocystic Disease & Fibroadenoma - 6 types of cancer
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Breast Cancer Etiology | female
- has some genetic basse but largely unknown | - estrogen seems to be key factor in promoting disease
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S/Sx Breast Cancer
- painless lump - dimpling/retraction of breast - nipple discharge - local rash/ulceration - palpable lymph nodes in axila - bone pain (metastases in vertebrae)
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Breast Cancer Diagnosis
- clinical exam - mammography - percutaneous needle aspiration - biopsy - US - ductal lavage - hormone receptor assays
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Treatment Breast Cancer
- based on stage - surgery - radiation - hormone therapy - biologic therapy - biologic therapy - bone marrow transplantation in cases of metastases
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Prevention of Breast Cancer
- BSE (breast self-exam) monthly - periodic dr. performed breast exams - mammogram every 1-2 years after 40 yo
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Male Breast Cancer S/Sx
- nipple discharge - skin retraction - ulceration of skin over tumor - axillary node involvement - pattern of metastases same as females
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Gynecomastia Pathophys
- overdevelopment of breast tissue in males - 32-40% of male population - can be made of: fat, glandular or combination
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Glandular characteristics
-small button or small fingers spreading into chest fat
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Eval/Treat Gynecomastia
- diagnosis on phyical exam - monitor for malignancy - reconstructive surgery

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