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What is benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

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Non malignant hyperplasia of stromal (CT) and glandular epithelial cells of the prostate

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What are the RFs of BPH

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  • Increasing age (over 50)
  • FHx
  • Non-Asian race - Asian men have smaller prostates at any given age
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Describe the pathophysiology of BPH

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  • Inner transitional zone of the prostate (muscular, gland) proliferate and narrows the urethra
  • More difficult to pass urine
  • Accumulation of urine causes bladder to dilate
  • Results in bladder hypertrophy and promotes bacterial growth (UTI)
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Describe the presentation of BPH

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Usually presents with lower urinary tract Sx (LUTS)
* Storage: frequency, urgency, nocturia, incontinence
* Voiding: Weak stream, terminal dribbling, incomplete emptying, straining, dysuria

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4 investigations of BPH

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  • DRE - smooth, symmetrical & enlarged
  • Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) - raised but not specific
  • Urine dipstick - assess for infection and haematuria
  • CT/MRI pelvis - prostate size and shape
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Why is PSA testing an unreliable investigation

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  • Can be raised for several conditions: prostate cancer, BPH, Prostatitis, UTI, vigorous exercise
  • High rate of false positives (75%)
  • Prostate specific not cancer specific
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Describe the management of BPH (not including surgery)

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  • May not require intervention if mild & manageable Sx = watchful waiting
    Medical:
  • Alpha blockers (Tamsulosin) - relax bladder neck
  • 5-alpha reductase inhibitors (finasteride) - gradually reduce size of prostate
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When should caution be taken prescribing alpha blockers

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Patients with postural hypotension or micturition syncope

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Describe the MOA of 5-ARI in BPH

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5-ARI blocks the synthesis of dihydrotestosterone and reduce levels of DHT in the prostate leading to a reduction in size
* Takes up to 6 months for effects to result in improved symptoms

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What is a common side effect of 5-ARI

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Sexual dysfunction due to reduced testosterone
* e.g. erectile dysfunction, low libido

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Give 3 complications of TURP

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  • Retrograde ejaculation (mc) - semen goes backwards
  • Urethral stricture
  • Bleeding
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Describe the surgical management of BPH

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<30g:
*Transurethral incision of prostate

30-80g:
* Transurethral resection of prostate (TURP)
* Holmium laser enucleation of prostate (HoLEP)

> 80g:
* Open prostatectomy
* Transurethral electrovaporisation of prostate (TUVP)

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Define nephrolithiasis

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  • A.k.a renal stones or calculi or urolithiasis
  • Hard stones found within urinary tract
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Give 3 RFs of kidney stones

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  • Dehydration
  • HyperPTH/ HyperCa
  • Previous kidney stones
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Explain the pathophysiology of kidney stones

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  • Urine is a combo of water and solutes
  • Excess solutes cause supersaturated urine
  • Solutes precipitate
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Describe 5 types of kidney stone

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  • Calcium oxalate (mc) - black/dark brown, radiopaque, envelope shaped
  • Ca phosphate - dirty white, radiopaque, wedge shaped
  • Uric acid - red/brown, radiolucent, diamond
  • Struvite (ammonium Mg phosphate) - infection stones, coffin-lid shaped
  • Cystine - yellow/light pink stone, radiolucent, hexagonal
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RF of struvite stones

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UTI

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2 RFs of Ca oxalate stones

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  • HyperCa
  • Chron’s
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Describe the presentation of renal stones

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  • Renal colic:
    unilateral loin to groin pain
    colicky = fluctuates as stone moves and settles
  • Moving restlessly
  • Haematuria
  • N+V
  • Fever - sepsis
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Describe the investigation of kidney stones

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  • GS: Urgent Non-contrast CT kidney ureter, bladder (CT KUB) - calcifications
  • Urinalysis - microhaematuria
  • Renal US: pregnancy and under 16 - calcifications and dilation
  • Urine pregnancy test - exclude pregnancy and ectopic pregnancy
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Describe the acute management of nephrolithiasis

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  • IV fluids
  • Analgesia: NSAIDS
    Ibuprofen/ rectal diclofenac
    IV paracetamol if NSAIDs CI
  • Ab if infection
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Describe the management of nephrolithiasis <10mm

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  • If stones are <5mm they should pass spontaneously
  • Alpha blocker (Tamsulosin) may be given to help passage of ureteric stones between 5-10mm
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Describe the surgical management of nephrolithiasis

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  • 2nd - Ureteroscopy - retrieve through urethra (higher stone free rate)
  • 1st - Shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) - sound waves to break stone into fragments (least invasive)
  • 3rd (1st if >20mm): Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) - remove stone through incision in back (very invasive)
  • Open surgery
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What are the guidelines on preventing recurrent stones

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  • Increase fluid intake (2.5-3L)
  • Add fresh lemon to water
  • Maintain normal Ca
  • Reduce dietary salt intake
  • Limit dietary protein
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What food should be avoided in calcium stones
Oxalate-rich foods * Spinach * Rhubarb * Nuts * Black tea
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Which food should be avoided in uric acid stones
Purine-rich food * Kidney * Liver * Sardines
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Give 2 complications of nephrolithiasis
* Obstruction and hydronephrosis (swollen) - AKI + RF * Urosepsis - infected obstructed stone
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Define acute kidney injury (AKI)
Sudden decline in renal function over hours or days.
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Describe the classification of AKI (KDIGO)
Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes’ (KDIGO) criteria defines AKI based on one of the following: - increase in serum creatinine by ≥ 26 micromol/L within 48 hours - increase in serum creatinine to ≥ 1.5 times baseline within 7 days - Urine output < 0.5 ml/kg/hr for six hours
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Prerenal causes of AKI
Due to inadequate blood supply to kidneys (Hypoperfusion): * HF * Haemorrhage * Sepsis * Hypovolaemia *Secondary to NSAIDs and ACEi use
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Intrinsic causes of AKI
Nephron and parenchyma damage: * Tubular necrosis - mc * Interstitial nephritis * Glomerulonephritis
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Post-renal causes of AKI
Obstruction to outflow: * Urinary stones * BPH * Strictures * Malignancy - pelvis, abdo
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6 RFs of AKI
* Over 65 * CKD/ previous AKI * DM * HF * Nephrotoxic drugs - NSAIDs & ACEi * Multiple myeloma
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Describe the presentation of AKI
• Pre-renal: Thirst (hypovolaemia) and Hypotension • Oliguria and haematuria • LUTS Sx - urgency, frequency • N+V • Intrinsic - fever, rash +/- arthralgia • Post-renal - Palpable bladder • Fluid overload - swollen ankles, orthopnoea
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Complications of AKI and how they present
* Hyperkalaemia - arrhythmia * Hyperuraemia - encephalopathy, bruising, pericarditis * Fluid overload - oedema
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Describe the investigation of AKI
* FBC - anaemia, leukocytosis * U+E - Elevated serum K+ * Urinalysis - nitrates, RBCs, WBCs, proteinuria * Raised CRP - infection/ vasculitis * Raised creatinine * ECG - hyperkalaemia changes
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Describe management of AKI
* Hypovolaemia - IV fluid * Hypervolemia - loop diuretics (furosemide) * Metabolic acidosis - Na bicarbonate * Hyperkalaemia (>6.5mmol/l) - IV Ca gluconate * Obstruction - catheter to relieve * Dialysis for severe cases
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4 groups of people most affect by UTIs
* Women * Children * Elderly * Hospitalised patients
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What are the 5 common bacteria that cause UTIs
KEEPS: * Klebsiella - catheter * E.coli - mc * Enterococci * Proteus mirabilis - renal stones * Staph. saprophyticus - young women
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Why are females more susceptible to UTIs than males
Shorter urethra that is closer to the anus so it is easier for bacteria to colonise
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What investigations are done for all UTIs
* GS: Midstream urine (MSU) sample to send for culture, microscopy and susceptibility testing * Urine dipstick
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Name an upper UTI
Pyelonephritis
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What is pyelonephritis
Infection of renal parenchyma and renal pelvis/ upper ureter
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Describe the epidemiology of pyelonephritis
* Females <35 * Associated with significant sepsis and systemic upset
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What are the routes of infection in pyelonephritis
* Ascending - urethra colonised with bacteria during intercourse * Haematogenous - s.aureus
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RFs of pyelonephritis
* Frequent sexual intercourse * Renal stones * Catheters * PKD * DM * Hx of UTIs
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Describe the presentation of pyelonephritis
* Flank/ loin pain * Fever & myalgia * Costovertebral angle tenderness * Pyuria (pus + wbc in urine) * N+V
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How is pyelonephritis investigated
* Urine dipstick: leukocytes, nitrates, non-visible haematuria * Blood culture - bacterial growth * US - rule out obstruction in upper tract * Raised ESR and CRP
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Treatment of pyelonephritis
* Broad spectrum Ab - e.g. co-amoxiclav * Pregnancy: cefalexin or, if severe, IV cefuroxime * Drain obstructed kidney * Analgesia - paracetamol * Fluid replacement
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Complication of pyelonephritis
Renal abscess - mc in diabetics
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Define cystitis
Inflammation of the bladder * Lower UTI
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Causes and RFs of cystitis
Cause: E.coli - mc RFs: * Urinary catheters * DM * Frequent sex * Hx of UTI * Post menopause * Female
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Presentation of cystitis
* Suprapubic tenderness * LUTS: Dysuria, frequency, urgency * Haematuria
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Investigation of cystitis
MSU sample: * Urinalysis - +ve nitrates, leukocyte esterase and Hb * Microscopy - RBC, WBC, bacteria * Culture + sensitivity - identify infecting organism
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Treatment of cystitis
Non-pregnant women * oral nitrofurantoin or trimethoprim for 3 days Complicated, non-pregnant: * Ciprofloxacin Pregnant: * Amoxicillin or cefalexin
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Define urethritis
Urethral inflammation * Can be with or without infectious causes * mc a sexually acquired disease
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What are the causes of infectious urethritis
* Gonococcal - Neisseria gonorrhoea (N.G) * Non-gonococcal (mc) - chlamydia trachomatis (C.T)
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What causes non-infectious urethritis
trauma Irritation Urethral stricture
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5 RFs of urethritis
* Male to male sex * Unprotected sex * multiple sex partners * Age 15-24 * Female sex
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Signs and symptoms of urethritis
* Can be asymptomatic * Dysuria * Urethral itching and pain * Urethral discharge
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Investigation of urethritis
* Nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT) - diagnose N.G or C.T * Culture of urethral discharge * Gram stain of urethral discharge: gram -ve diplococcus = gonorrhoea
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Describe results of a culture of urethral discharge of someone with N.G urethritis
Chocolate agar positive * grey/ white
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Treatment of urethritis
* NG - IM ceftriaxone with oral azithromycin * CT - doxycycline 100 mg twice a day for 7 days (or azithromycin in pregnancy)
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Complication of urethritis
Reactive arthritis
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What is acute bacterial prostatitis
Acute infection in the prostate presenting with rapid onset of symptoms
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RFs and causes of acute bacterial prostatitis
E.coli - mc cause * UTI ++ * mc in men <50 * Benign prostatic enlargement * Catheters
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Presentation of acute bacterial prostatitis
* Fever, chills, malaise * Tender prostate * LUTS - dysuria, frequency, weak stream * Warm/ soft boggy gland * Perineal pain
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Investigation of acute bacterial prostatitis
* Urine dipstick - leukocytes and bacteria * Blood and urine cultures - identify organism
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Treatment of acute bacterial prostatitis
* Oral ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin * Sepsis: IV piperacillin, IV cefotaxime * NSAIDs to relieve pain
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Define chronic prostatitis
Over 3 months of urogenital pain with or without infection
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Presentation of chronic prostatitis
* Urogenital pain - may affect perineum, genitalia, rectum * LUTS - dysuria, hesitancy, frequency * Sexual dysfunction - Erectile dysfunction, pain on ejaculation
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Treatment of chronic prostatitis
* Analgesia * Laxatives * Alpha blockers (Tamsulosin) * Ab if infection
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Complications of acute bacterial prostatitis
* Sepsis * Prostate abscess * Acute urinary retention
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Define epididymo-orchitis
* Epididymitis - inflammation of epididymis * Orchitis - inflammation of the testes
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Function of epididymis
Coiled tube that stores sperm and transports it from the testes
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Causes of E-O
* E.coli * STIs - N.g, C.t * Mumps
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Presentation of E-O
* Unilateral scrotal pain and swelling * Phren's sign: pain relieved with elevating scrotam * Cremaster reflex intact
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Investigation of E-O
* Urinalysis - first void sample * NAAT (Nucleic acid amplification test) * Culture of urethral secretions
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Differential diagnosis of E-O
Testicular torsion
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How is E-O managed
* Ab depending on organism * Ceftriaxone and doxycycline * Analgesia * Supportive underwear
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Complications of E-O
* Sub-fertility or infertility * Abscess * Reactive arthritis
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What is complicated vs Non-complicated UTI
* complicated- males, pregnant, children, catheterised, immunocompromised * uncomplicated - non pregnant women
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What is polycystic kidney disease
* Genetic disorder where the kidneys develop multiple fluid filled cysts * Can be autosomal dominant or recessive
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Which type of PKD is more common
Autosomal dominant PKD
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What causes ADPKD
* PKD1 (mc and severe) and PKD2 mutations Type 1 is mc a mutation in chromosome 16 Type 2 = chromosome 4
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Who is most commonly affected by ADPKD
Males aged 20-30
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Explain the pathophys of ADPKD
* PKD 1 + 2 code for protein polycystin * In nephron, urinary filtrate flows by and causes cilia to bend * Polycystin 1 + 2 allow Ca2+ influx which inhibits cell proliferation * PKD mutation = no inhibition = cell proliferation = cysts
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Presentation of ADPKD
* Bilateral flank/back/abdo pain * Painless haematuria - ruptured cysts * HTN * Palpable kidneys * Headaches associated with stroke
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Investigation of PKD
* Kidney US - enlarged kidney with cysts * CT/MRI abdo/pelvis - cystic disease, kidney volume * CT brain - ruptured aneurysm * Genetic testing - if other tests are inconclusive
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Management of PKD
* Vasopressin receptor antagonist (Tolvaptan) - slow development of cysts and progression of renal failure * HTN - ACEi (Ramipril) * UTIs and infection- Ab (ciprofloxacin) * Abdo pain and infected cysts - analgesia (avoid NSAIDs) * Transplant/ dialysis at end stage RF
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Complications of PKD
* Ruptured cyst * Renal stones * Cerebral aneurysm * End-stage renal failure
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Describe autosomal recessive PKD
* Less common than ADPKD but more severe * Disease of infancy
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Causes of ARPKD
* PKHD1 mutation of chromosome 6 - makes protein called fibrocystin
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Presentation of ARPKD
* Oligohydramnios - too little amniotic fluid as foetus doesn't produce enough urine * Potter syndrome (uterine wall compresses foetus) - underdeveloped ear cartilage, low set ears, flat nasal bridge, far set eyes, limb deformities
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Investigation of ARPKD
• Pre/neonatal US - bilaterally large kidneys with cysts and oligohydramnios • Kidneys later decrease in size as amount of fibrosis increases
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Define chronic kidney disease (CKD)
* progressive deterioration in renal function * Issues develop over at least 3 months
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Describe the G score for classification of CKD
Based on eGFR * G1: 90+ * G2: 60-89 * G3a: 45-59 * G3b: 30-44 * G4: 15-29 * G5: <15 (ESRF)
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Which G scores are not classified as CKD unless accompanied with renal damage
G1 and G2
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Describe the A score
Based on albumin: creatinine ratio (ACR) * A1 = <3mg/mmol (normal) * A2 = 3-30mg/mmol * A3 = >30mg/mmol
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RFs of CKD
* HTN (2nd mc) * DM (mc) * >50 * Childhood kidney disease * Glomerulonephritis * Nephrotoxic drugs (NSAIDs) * Smoking
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Pathophysiology of CKD
Many nephrons are damaged in CKD which results in low GFR * Increase in intra-glomerular pressure with glomerular hypertrophy in response to renal injury * Increased glomerular permeability to macro-molecules * These result in toxicity to the mesangial matrix, causing mesangial cell expansion, inflammation, fibrosis, and glomerular scarring * Increased angiotensin 2 causes upregulation of transforming growth factor beta (TGF-beta) which contributes to mesangial (supportive tissue) scarring
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Presentation of CKD
* Restless legs * Pruritus (itching) - accumulation of toxic waste * Oedema * Fatigue * Anorexia * Nausea +/- vomiting
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Investigation of CKD
* eGFR - <60mL/min1.73m² * ACR - >3mg/mmol = significant proteinuria * Urine dip - proteinuria and haematuria * Renal ultrasound - bilateral kidney atrophy , evidence of obstruction
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Management of stage 5 CKD
* Dialysis * Renal transplant
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Cx of CKD and how each are managed
* Anaemia - erythropoietin and Fe * CVD - ACEi (e.g. Ramipril) and statins * Renal bone disease - calcitriol and reduce dietary phosphate (fish, nuts etc) * Metabolic acidosis - oral sodium bicarbonate
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Define nephritic syndrome and give identifying characteristics
Caused by inflammation (T3 hypersensitivity) that damages the glomerular basement membrane leading to: * Haematuria (+ little proteinuria) * Oliguria (reduced urine output) * HTN * Oedema
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Give 4 disorders that could cause nephritic syndrome
* Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis * IgA nephropathy (mc) * SLE nephropathy * Goodpasture's syndrome
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Presentation of IgA nephropathy (3)
* Visible haematuria - ribena/coke colour * typically presents 1-2 days after upper respiratory tract infection or gastroenteritis * typically a young male
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Investigation of IgA nephropathy
* Kidney biopsy: - immunofluorescence = IgA deposits in mesangial cells - Light microscopy = glomerular mesangial proliferation - electron microscopy: immune complexes are seen in the mesangium
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How is IgA nephropathy managed
* ACEi - BP control * corticosteroids
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State the main DDx of IgA nephropathy and how they can be distinguished
* IgA vasculitis (Henoch-Schonlein purpura) * IgA nephropathy only affects kidneys whereas IgA vasculitis has systemic effects
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What is post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis (PSGN)
usually an immunologically-mediated (T3 hypersensitivity) delayed consequence of pharyngitis or skin infections caused by streptococcus pyogenes
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Investigation of PSGN
* Immunofluorescence - IgG, IgM and C3 deposits along glomerular BM and mesangium (starry sky) * Light microscope - hypercellular and enlarged glomeruli * Electron microscope - subepithelial deposits (humps)
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Presentation of PSGN
* Visible haematuria occurs 1 to 3 weeks after the onset of strep infection * Proteinuria * headache and malaise
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Treatment of PSGN
* Self limiting but can progress depending on age * Proteinuria - Furosemide * HTN - Ramipril * Ab
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Complication of PSGN
Rapidly progressing glomerulonephritis (RPGN)
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What is Goodpasture's syndrome
Pulmonary haemorrhage and glomerulonephritis caused by anti-GBM (glomerular BM)
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Presentation of Goodpasture's
* Haemoptysis (cough up blood), SOB, cough * haematuria, proteinuria, HTN * Reduced urine output, lethargy, weight loss
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Treatment of Goodpasture's
* Prednisolone * Plasma exchange
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What is SLE nephropathy
Lupus nephritis secondary to systemic lupus erythematosus
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Diagnosis of Lupus nephritis
* anti-nuclear antibodies * anti-double stranded DNA Ab
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How is lupus nephritis treated
* Corticosteroids * Immunosuppressants
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What is the characteristic triad of haemolytic uremic syndrome
* Microangiopathic haemolytic anaemia - physical damage to RBC * thrombocytopenia * AKI
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Causes of HUS
Shiga toxin producing E.coli
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Tx of HUS
* IV fluids * Ab with non-E.coli HUS
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Give identifying characteristics of Nephrotic syndrome
* proteinuria (>3.5g/24h) * hypoalbuminaemia (<30g/L) * Peripheral oedema * Hyperlipidaemia
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Primary causes of nephrotic syndrome
Due to direct sclerosis of podocytes on the glomerulus * minimal change disease * Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) * Membranous nephropathy
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Main secondary cause of nephrotic syndrome
Diabetes
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What is the most common cause of nephrotic syndrome in children
Minimal change disease
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Investigation of MCD
* Light microscopy - normal glomeruli * Electron microscopy - Effacement and fusion of podocyte foot processes
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Causes of Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis
1) Idiopathic 2) Heroin or HIV infection
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Investigation of Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis
* Light - segmental sclerosis * Only parts of glomeruli are affected (<50%)
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Give 3 condition associated with Membranous nephropathy
* infection - HBV, HCV, malaria * antiphospholipase A2 Ab * malignancy
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Investigation of membranous nephropathy
* Light microscopy - thickened GBM caused by subepithelial electron dense deposits * Electron - Spike and dome appearance - new growth surrounding subpodocytes immune complex deposition
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How are primary causes of nephrotic syndrome treated
Corticosteroids * MCD - very responsive * FSGS - Often resistant, ciclosporin may be used * MN - corticosteroid + immunosuppressant
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What is Rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis
50% decline in GFR within 3 months
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Diagnosis of RPGN
* Light - crescent moon shape in bowman's space
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What causes RPGN
* Goodpasture's * Wegener's granulomatosis (GPA) * Microscopic polyangiitis
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What 2 conditions can present as both nephrotic and nephritic
* Diffuse proliferative GN * Membranoproliferative GN
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What are all testicular lumps assumed to be
Cancer until proven otherwise
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What is an epididymal cyst
Smooth, extra-testicular sac of fluid above or behind testicle * Usually harmless
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Investigation of epididymal cyst
Scrotal ultrasound
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Signs and Sx of epipidymal cyst
* Palpable lump that will transluminate * May cause pain if large * Separate from testicle
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What is a hydrocele
Painless swelling caused by fluid collection in tunica vaginalis (membrane covering testes)
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Presentation of a hydrocele
* Irreducible * Transillumination * Smooth and within testicle
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Investigation of a hydrocele
Testicular US
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What is a varicocele
Abnormal dilated veins within the pampiniform venous plexus * most occur of the left side
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Explain the pathophys of a varicocele
* Pampiniform plexus drain into the testicular veins * Increased resistance and incompetent valves in testicular veins = backflow to pampiniform plexus * Left testicular vein is longer and joins left renal vein at a right angle
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Presentation of a varicocele
* Palpable veins (bag of worms) * Testicular atrophy on affected side * Painless swelling
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Investigation of a varicocele
* Mainly clinical * Scrotal US - done if physical exam is difficult
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Treatment of a varicocele
* Conservative - reassurance and observation * If painful/testicular atrophy - surgery
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Complication of a varicocele
* Infertility * Testicular atrophy
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What is testicular torsion
* Twisting of spermatic cord with rotation of the testicle * Urological emergency
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Consequence of delayed treatment for testicular torsion
6 hour window after onset before irreversible ischaemia and necrosis
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Presentation of testicular torsion
* -ve Phren's sign - not relieved on lifting ipsilateral testicle * N+V * Firm swollen and tender testicle * Lower abdo pain * Testicular pain - unilateral, sudden onset * Absent cremasteric reflex
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Describe the cremasteric reflex
* Swipe upper inner thigh * Normal reflex contract cremaster muscle, pulling up ipsilateral testis
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RF of testicular torsion
* Bell clapper deformity - when testicle lies horizontal * <25y/o (mc 12-18) * Neonate
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Investigation of testicular torsion
* Immediate surgical exploration * US to check testicular blood flow, whirlpool sign
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Treatment of testicular torsion
* Viable testicle: bilateral orchiopexy - untwisted and fixed to scrotal sac * Non-viable testicle: ipsilateral orchiectomy (removal) and contralateral orchiopexy
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Complications of testicular torsion
* Infertility/ subfertility * Pubertal delay
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Storage LUTS
Occurs when bladder should be storing urine * Frequency * Urgency * Nocturia * Incontinence
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Voiding LUTS
bladder outlet obstructed * Poor stream * Terminal dribbling * Hesitancy * Intermittency * Straining
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What could cause difficulty voiding
* BPH * Urethral stricture * Masses
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What are the types of incontinence
* Urge: detrusor muscle overactivity e.g. frequent urination * Stress: Urinary leakage with increased intraabdo pressure * Mixed
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Investigation of incontinence
* Bladder diary * Post void bladder scan * U&E * Cough stress test
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What is urinary incontinence
Micturition happens involuntarily
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Tx of stress incontinence
* Pelvic floor exercises * Lifestyle: reduce caffeine, weight loss * pseudoephedrine
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Tx for urge incontinence
* Bladder training * Lifestyle changes - weight loss, reduce caffeine * Anticholinergics - e.g. oxybutynin
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What is retention
Unable to fully empty bladder: * Typically seen in males * AKA overflow incontinence
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What causes retention
* Obstruction * BPH * Stones
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Treatment for urinary retention
Catheter to drain urine
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What is a renal cell carcinoma (RCC)
adenocarcinoma most commonly arising from the proximal convoluted tubule epithelium
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RFs of RCC
* Smoking * Genetic * Obesity * Haemodialysis * HTN
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State 2 genetic syndromes that are a RF of RCC
* Von Hippel Lindau - loss of tumour suppression gene * Tuberculosis sclerosis
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Presentation of RCC
Early RCC is asymptomatic * Varicocele Classic triad: * haematuria * flank pain, * abdo mass
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Investigations of RCC
* 1st: kidney ultrasound * Gold: CT chest/abdo/pelvis * Biopsy
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What was previously used as the main staging of RCC
Robson staging
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Management of RCC
* Radiofrequency ablation or cryotherapy * Partial/radical nephrectomy * Palliative - embolisation
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Give 3 types of RCC
* Clear cell - mc * Papillary * Chromophobe
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Describe the types of bladder cancer
* transitional cell (urothelium) carcinomas - 90% * Squamous cell carcinoma - associated with schistosomiasis and stones * Adenocarcinoma - rare with poor prognosis
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RFs of bladder cancer
* Smoking * Aromatic hydrocarbons * Dyes * Rubber * Drugs - cyclophosphamide, Thiazolidinediones
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Presentation of bladder cancer
* Painless haematuria * LUTS * Recurrent UTIs
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Investigation of bladder cancer
* Flexible cystoscopy - quick, direct visualisation * Urinalysis - haematuria
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Management of bladder cancer
* Transurethral resection of bladder * Intravesical chemo (directly into bladder) - mitomycin and Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (reduce progression and recurrence) * Cystectomy - muscle invasive
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Describe non-invasive and invasive bladder cancer
* Non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer - superficial, not invading the muscle layer of the bladder * Muscle-invasive bladder cancer - invading the muscle and beyond
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Types of testicular cancer
Germ cell - 90% non-germ cell
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2 types of germ cell tumours
* Seminoma - mc, made of germ cells that multiply with no differentiation * Non-seminoma (Teratoma) - contain several types of tissue
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2 types of non-germ cell tumours
* Leydig cell tumours * Sertoli
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RFs of testicular cancer
* FHx * Infertility * Caucasian male * Cryptorchidism - testis don't descend * Age - mc 20-40
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Presentation of testicular cancer
* Firm non-tender testicular lump * Doesn't transilluminate
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Investigation of testicular cancer
* Urgent doppler ultrasound * raised Beta-human chorionic gonadotrophin * raised LDH (non-specific) * raised alpha-fetoprotein * CXR is respiratory Sx
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Treatment of testicular cancer
* Radical inguinal orchidectomy * Sperm banking * Neoadjuvant chemotherapy
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DDx of scrotal mass
* Testicular torsion * Hydrocele * Varicocele * Epididymal cysts
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What investigations are essential for visible haematuria
* Upper tract imaging * Flexible cytoscopy
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What type of cancer are majority of prostate cancers
Adenocarcinomas growing in the peripheral (outermost) zone of the prostate
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RFs of prostate cancer
* Age - 50+ * Afro-Caribbean * FHx * Genetic - BRCA1 and BRCA2 * Anabolic steroids
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Presentation of prostate cancers
* LUTS * Systemic cancer Sx - weight loss, fatigue * Asymmetrical,, hard, nodular prostate with loss of median sulcus * Bone pain
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Where does prostate cancer typically metastasise to
Bone (sclerotic lesions) and lymph nodes
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Investigation of prostate cancer
* PSA and DRE * MRI * Transrectal US and biopsy * Grading using biopsy - Gleason score (>8)
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Treatment for localised prostate cancer
* Observation * Radical prostatectomy
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Treatment of locally advanced prostate cancer
*Radical prostatectomy * Radiotherapy with anti-androgen therapy
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Treatment of metastatic prostate cancer
Hormone therapy: * androgen deprivation therapy + docetaxel chemo * GnRH agonists - e.g goserelin * Bilateral orchidectomy
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mc type of colorectal cancer
Adenocarcinoma

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