Prostate Flashcards

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acute bacterial prostatitis -risk factors

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young men (20-30)
sexually active (unprotected anal intercourse)
prior Abx use
dehydration
trauma (bike riding and catheritization)
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acute bacterial prostatitis- SSX

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sudden onset of fever, chills, myalgia
LUTS- frequency, dysuria, urgency and nocturia
may see inability to void
low back pain/perineal pain/rectal pain

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acute bacterial prostatitis- PE

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DRE (gentle!)
prostate will be acutely tender, warm, firm and swollen
postate massage is C/I (can spread infx!)

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acute bacterial prostatitis- DX

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UA- hematuria, pyuria, bacteriuria, and cloudy urine
elevated PSA (although not of clinical value, may confuse with CaP but PSA will return to normal after 14 D of tx)
C & S

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chronic bacterial prostatitis- SSX

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Recurrent UTIs
Fatigue
Chronic pain (perineal, lower abdominal, testicular, penile)
Sexual dysfunction, ejaculatory pain
Milky urethral d/c
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chronic bacterial prostatitis- PE

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DRE – moderate tenderness, boggy, enlarged, soft prostate

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chronic bacterial prostatitis- DX

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May be incidental bacteriuria
Perform post-massage urine C &S, EPS culture, semen culture
>10 leukocytes/HPF
RT-PCR for occult infx

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chronic bacterial prostatitis- TX

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TMP-SMX for 6-12 weeks or fluoroquinolones for 4 weeks
Probiotics
Prostate massage 1-2x per day
Sitz baths
Ejaculation min 3x per week
Calendula and vit A suppositories
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chronic nonbacterial prostatitis- what is it?

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Not a discrete entity–used with the following criteria:

1) no objective cause is found to explain symptoms
2) symptoms relate to anatomical area around prostate,
3) refractory to treatment

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chronic nonbacterial prostatitis- SSX

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Pain in pelvic region >3mos
*disability out of proportion to PE/lab findings!
Dysuria, urgency
Low back/perineal pain referred to tip of penis
Sense of rectal fullness after unsuccessful defecation
Sexual dysfunction, post-ejaculation pain, decreased libido
Possible hemospermia
Fatigue, stress

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chronic nonbacterial prostatitis- PE

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Prostate palpation: mildly tender (variable), boggy, enlarged (rarely)
Assess tenderness of pelvic floor and sidewalls
Also examine for hernia, testicular masses and hemorrhoids

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chronic nonbacterial prostatitis- DX

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May see hematuria, PSA <4 (though not indicated to run)
Inflammatory—WBCs present in semen, EPS, VB3
Non-inflammatory—WBCs not present in samples
A urethral swab is indicated to rule out Chlamydia and Gonorrhea
Urine cytology and cystoscopy indicated if hematuria
Consider: TRUS; abdominal CT, Flowmetry, IVP

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chronic nonbacterial prostatitis- grouped with which other dx?

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fibromyalgia, IBS, CFS
Grouped with IC/PBS as UCPPS (Urologic Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndromes)
“biopsychosocial” conditions (need multivector approach!)

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chronic nonbacterial prostatitis- tx

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alpha blockers
Abx
neuromodulating agents (amitryptiline, gabapentin)
Cernilton (500mg tid)  
Quercitin    
Potassium citrate to alkalinize the urine
Biofeedback
Acupuncture
E-stimulation
Myofascial Release Therapy
Immunomodulating agents
Muscle relaxants
Pudendal nerve modulation
Prostatic massage
Identify and remove food allergens (aggravations by citrus, tomato, coffee, beer, soda)
Anti-inflammatory diet
Constitutional homeopathy and hydrotherapy (sitz bath)
Support groups
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BPH- pathology

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Cells in the transition zone undergo hyperplasia, (not hypertrophy) from stimulation by DHT and E; not malignant, no mets

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BPH- SSX

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Early, may be asymptomatic
Obstructive sx: hesitancy, decr force and caliber of stream, sensation of incomplete emptying, double voiding (within 2 hrs), straining to urinate, post-void dribbling
Irritative: urgency, frequency, nocturia

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BPH- PE

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smooth, firm, rubbery, NT enlargement, nonodules,

If Indurated incr suspicion of CaP (PSA, TRUS, Bx)

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BPH- Dx

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UA to exclude infection or hematuria; C&S if necessary
Serum BUN and creatinine to assess renal fxn
PSA levels*: wait 2 wks after DRE, as FU to R/O CaP. Can see elevated PSA in BPH, needs to be divided by prostate volume to get accurate impression
Free PSA to assess risk of CaP
Cystology if hematuria and a smoker

Transrectal US
Upper tract imaging (IVP) if concomitant urinary tract dz
Optional: cystometrogram, pressure flow studies, post-void residual urine, uroflowmetry

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BPH- Tx

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watchful waiting
Alpha blockers
Avoid anticholinergics
5-alpha reductase inhibitors
Surgical
Avoid food triggers
Botanicals like Serenoa and Urtica
Soy
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Prostate CA- risk factors

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advancing age
African Americans
1st deg relative (prostate or breast CA)
High animal product consumption, alcohol and coffee
Increased androgen exposure (early balding, early age shaving)

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CaP- screening

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No longer screen men >75 year
Screen every 4 years
Screening age with average risk: 50yo
Earlier screening (age 40-45) highly encouraged in populations with a higher disease prevalence & higher mortality rates:
1. African American men
2. Men with significant FHx (CaP in relatives younger
than age 65)
3. Men with BRCA1 or 2 mutations
Screening= measuring PSA leves, DRE no longer recommended as a screening tool due to the higher incidence of CaP around the urethra and not on the periphery of the gland where it would be palpable

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CaP- SSX

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Usu asymptomatic early then poss dysuria, difficulty voiding, frequency, urinary retention, low back or flank pain, hematuria, persistent wt loss (>10 lbs) (suggest locally advanced)
Sexual dysfunction: difficulty achieving ejaculation, painful ejaculation
Obstructive or irritative sx may suggest tumor growth into the urethra or bladder neck, or direct extension
Mets to bones causes pain and/or cord compressions➔ paresthesia, weakness, urinary or fecal incontinence

DRE: induration of prostate (F/U with PSA, TRUS, Bx)
Single, discrete firm/hard nodule suggests CaP (ONLY POST. PALPABLE)
Diffuse enlargement of median bar: BPH
Painful: suggests prostatitis

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CaP- DX

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PSA (not very specific as many things can raise levels such as DRE, BPH, recent ejaculation, etc)
Azotemia
Prostate BX
TRUS (measures prostate density and size)
Axial CT/MRI
RT-PCR (to measure prostate cells circulating)

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PSA ranges that should prompt further investigation

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PSA >7ng/mL should be referred to urologist
Levels between 4-7 ng/mL repeat in several weeks, if persists >4 ng/ml, refer
With PSA 4-10 ng/mL likelihood of CaP is 25%; >10 ng/mL likelihood of CaP is >50%
Mild total PSA level (under 10 ng/mL) less likely aggressive CaP (0.5% risk of bonemets)
A total PSA of >10 ng/ml – often associated with bone mets

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CaP- Naturopathic tx
1. Panax ginseng, dong qua (angelica), and Berberis aquifolium. 2. Antioxidants will reduce adverse effects 3. Melatonin and PSK (Tametes versicolor = turkey tails) helpful in combo with ablation therapy and with chemotherapy 4. Ginger, pyridoxine, L-glutamine and acupuncture help reduce nausea and vomiting 5. CoQ10 reduces ill effects of chemotherapy on the heart 6. Diet: low fat, broccoli, lycopene-rich foods (tomato, watermelon, strawberry), Dean Ornish study: vegan diet 7.. Selenium 200-400 micrograms/d, Vitamin D, Vitamin E  seen as Increasing risk of CaP!  (SELECT trial using synthetic E) Honey for radiation therapy skin healing     Connective tissue support post-surgical       3. Botanicals     Crinum latifolium (Sold as Crila®) shows promise in prostate anti-tumor effects. Used in                           Vietnam        Sci Pharm. 2011 Jun;79(2):323-35                     Green tea: anti-prostate cancer activity in vitro       Immunomodulating botanicals       Serenoa repens                     Pomegranate  230 ml juice/d       Modified Citrus Pectin to reduce mets for surgery          4. Mind-Body Medicine                     Support groups       Stress management technique of choice          5. Hydrotherapy       Constitutional hydro                      Sitz bath          6. Constitutional homeopathy
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Angiokeratomas
benign vascular ectasias (dilated capillaries and venules) commonly on scrotum and penis benign cosmetic
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hydrocele
1. non-tender fluid-filled sac located on the anterior/inferior surface of the testicle, enlarges  2. A very large hydrocele may not always transilluminate  Diagnosis – ultrasound Treatment—surgical removal only if uncomfortable; Consider Apis, Sil, Graph, Puls 
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spermatocele
1. Small, painless mass on the superior, posterior pole of the testicle (on vas deferens), may follow epididymitis. 2. Contains dead spermatozoa Diagnosis-- ultrasound or aspiration. Treatment Considerations a. Ignore if small without symptoms b. Aspiration vs. surgical removal c. Consider homeopathic Ruta, castor oil packs, and calc fluor cell salts
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varicocele
Due to gravity’s downward pull on venous valves as a result of upright posture, valve incompetence leads to dilatation of pampiform plexus 1. A “bag or worms”  located along spermatic cord, may extend below testicles, 80% on left side, worsens with valsalva maneuver and with standing 2. Appearance of a new varicocele or worsening of an old Diagnosis – angiography most reliable Sequellae—Infertility 80%, Low semen count and motility Treatment Considerations 1. ligation or sclerotherapy. Radiologic embolization 2. Naturopathic therapy of a mild varicocele: oral aesculus, collinsonia, achillea.
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Epididymitis/orchitis
Acute –the result of an ascending LUT infection, GC or chlamydia Chronic – symptoms similar to chronic prostatitis – w/ or w/o infection Risk factors: sexually active, sexual abuse; infrequent urination; urinary tract malformation SSX: Painful, swollen epididymis; overlying skin may look like peau d’orange; mb fever Diagnosis: elevating the testes will RELIEVE the pain
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Testicular torsion
Severe scrotal pain after an episode of trauma or during intensive exercise; or spontaneous in sleep. Common age range 10-25 yo Most boys who develop torsion have the variant “bell clapper” anatomy (testicle freely rotates)
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Testicular torsion- SSX
Acute onset pain, poss N&V Affected testicle higher, epididymis may be anterior Pain may radiate to the abdomen “acute abdomen” Assume torsion until proven otherwise Swollen, tender, erythematous scrotum: difficult to discern structures Elevation of the scrotum does NOT relieve pain
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Testicular torsion- Dx
Color doppler
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Testicular torsion- Tx
 1. Emergency surgical intervention (de-torsion) to prev testicular necrosis; Blood flow must be restored < 6 hrs to preserve 100% of testicle.  If delayed 24 hrs, preservation drops to 20%  Do not attempt to manually de-torse the testicle, increases risk!  2. Use high doses of oral enzymes and flavonoids to help repair tissues  3. Reperfusion support: ginkgo, curcumin, salvia miltiorrhiza
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cryptochordism
Failure of the testicles to descend normally into the scrotum in infancy. (most by 3 mos-1 yr) Most common malformation of the male reproductive tract. Inc risk of torsion and infarction.  Causes 1. Maternal exposure to environmental toxins (xenoestrogens) esp during 1st trimester 2. Maternal cigarette smoking
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hypospadias
Urethral opening on ventral surface of penis, develops when fusion of the urethral folds is incomplete SSX: Found on inspection at birth: abnormal, hooded appearance or ambiguous genitalia, Children: diverted urine and spraying, Chordee (ventral bowing) can cause intercourse problems, Meatus could be stenotic Inc incidence of cryptorchidism Dx: Buccal smear and karyotyping to establish genetic sex Urethroscopy and cystoscopy, excretory urogram
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epispadias
Failure of midline penile fusion in embryogenesis Opening on dorsal surface of the glans, penis (penile type), or penopubic type  Risk factor – family history. Often associated with horseshoe kidney, solitary kidney, hypoplastic kidney or megaureter  Diagnosis – on inspection at birth and sometimes pre-natal w/ US Treatment – Surgical closure is usually completed within the first 48 hours after birth  >>The best naturopathic approach to hypospadias and epispadias is to counsel mothers to avoid exposure to xenoestrogenic chemicals and excessive ingestion of phytoestrogens.