Prostate and Bladder Cancer Flashcards
where is the prostate located?
neck of the bladder
how much doe the prostate weigh in a young male?
around 20g
the prostatic urethra is covered by what epithelium?
transitional
how many zones does the prostate have?
5 (3 main)
transitional zone
central zone
peripheral zone
BPH arises in what zone of the prostate?
transitional zone
prostate adenocarcinoma arises in what zone of the prostate?
peripheral
what zone of the prostate surrounds the ejaculatory ducts?
central
what zone of the prostate surrounds the prostatic urethra?
transitional
what is the incidence and prevalence of prostate cancer?
incidence = low prevalence = high
where are the seminal vesicles located?
prostate
how is prostate cancer diagnosed?
PSA (prostate specific antigen)
PR exam
TRUS biopsy to confirm diagnosis
Gleason score to confirm prognosis
what releases PSA?
prostate gland
prostate cancer arises from what zone?
peripheral
which zone is nearest the rectum?
peripheral
what other conditions elevate the PSA?
BPH prostatitis UTI retention catheterisation
