Prostate Flashcards
Where is the prostate located?
retroperitoneum
inferior to bladder
anterior to rectum
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Which artery provides supply to prostate?
inferior vesical artery
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Where is the apex of the prostate?
inferior portion
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Where is the base of the prostate?
superior portion
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Where are the seminal vesicles situated?
superior and posterior to prostate
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Which zone do the ejaculatory ducts pass through?
begins from vas deferens and seminal vesicles, and travels to the central zone of the prostate, and finally into the urethra
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Where is the peripheral zone of the prostate?
posterior portion
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Where is the central zone of the prostate?
superior portion
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Where is the transitional zone of the prostate?
middle of prostate
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Where is the fibromuscular stroma of the prostate?
anterior portion
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What are indications for a transrectal US?
abnormal digital rectal exam
elevation of PSA
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What is the sonographic appearance of prostate cancer?
hypoechoic, peripherally oriented, most commonly
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How is a patient positioned for a transrectal US?
left lateral lithotomy
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How is prostate cancer staged?
4 stages
stage 1- clinically nonpalpable
stage 2- palpable nodule confined to prostate
stage 3- palpable nodule extending through capsule
stage 4- metastases
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What are the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia?
difficult initiation of voiding
urinary frequency
small stream
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