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Urological Malignancies (Kidney, Bladder, Prostate) Flashcards

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What type of malignant tumour occurs in the renal pelvis?

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Transitional cell carcinoma

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What type of malignant tumour occurs in the renal parenchyma?

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Renal cell carcinoma

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What is the name for the embryonic tumour which forms in the kidneys?

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Nephroblastoma (Wilm’s tumour)

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What is the most common intra-abdominal tumour in children?

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Nephroblastoma (Wilm’s tumour)

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How does a nephroblastoma (Wilm’s tumour) typically present?

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Abdominal mass +/- haematuria

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What is the most common subtype of renal cell carcinoma?

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Clear cell carcinoma

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Describe the typical demographic that renal cell carcinomas affect?

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More common in males, typically aged around 55

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The presence of multifocal or bilateral renal cell carcinomas should raise suspicion of what genetic condition?

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Von-Hippel-Lindau syndrome

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Local spread of a renal cell carcinoma is most commonly to where?

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Renal vein +/- IVC

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‘Cannonball’ pulmonary metastases is associated with which urological primary tumour?

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Renal cell carcinoma

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Where do renal cell carcinomas typically metastasise to?

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Bone, liver and lung

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What is the typical triad describing the presentation of renal cell carcinoma?

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Haematuria (painless), loin pain and a renal mass

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Renal cell carcinomas can present with a variety of paraneoplastic syndromes- give some examples of these?

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Polycythaemia, hypertension, hypercalcaemia

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The appearance of a left sided varicocele in a middle aged man should raise suspicion of what?

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Left sided renal cell carcinoma (invading the left renal vein)

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What blood test is used to screen for the presence of bony metastases?

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ALP

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What is the gold standard imaging investigation to confirm a diagnosis of renal cell carcinoma?

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CT urogram

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What is the most common treatment option for renal cell carcinoma?

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Radical nephrectomy

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When may a partial nephrectomy be utilised as treatment for renal cell carcinoma?

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Only if the tumour is T1 on staging

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What can be used in the management of unresectable or metastatic renal cell carcinomas?

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Biological therapies e.g. sutinib

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All patients with renal cell carcinoma should be followed up for how long to assess for late recurrence?

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10 years

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What type of drug is sutinib, used in the management of renal cell carcinomas?

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Tyrosine kinase inhibitor

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A nephroblastoma (Wilm’s tumour) may metastasise early- this is most commonly to where?

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Lungs

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How is a nephroblastoma (Wilm’s tumour) treated?

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Nephrectomy, chemotherapy +/- radiotherapy

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90% of bladder tumours are what histological type?

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Transitional cell carcinomas

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Transitional cell carcinomas can be found where in the urinary tract?
Renal pelvis, ureters and bladder
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What are the two main risk factors for development of squamous cell carcinoma of the bladder?
Schistosomiasis infection or bladder calculi
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Smoking, occupational exposure to analine dyes, pelvic irradiation and chronic bladder infections all increase the risk of developing which type of cancer of the bladder?
Transitional cell carcinoma
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What is the typical demographic of individual affected by transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder?
More common in males, typically aged > 50
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75% of transitional cell carcinomas occur in which area of the urinary tract, and can lead to obstruction?
The trigone of the bladder
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Where are transitional cell carcinomas of the bladder most likely to metastasise to haematogenously?
Liver and lungs
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Which lymph nodes are transitional cell carcinomas of the bladder most likely to metastasise to?
Para-aortic and iliac nodes
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What is the most common presentation of bladder cancer?
Painless haematuria
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Other than painless haematuria, how else may cancer of the bladder present?
Recurrent UTIs and/or voiding irritability
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All cancers of the renal tract may show what abnormality on urine microscopy, other than haematuria?
Sterile pyuria
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What two investigations can be diagnostic of bladder cancer?
Cystoscopy + biopsy and CT urogram
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How are transitional cell carcinomas of the bladder up to stage T1 treated?
Trans-urethral resection of the bladder
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How are transitional cell carcinomas of the bladder treated if stage T2 or T3?
Radical cystectomy +/- chemo/radiotherapy
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What investigation is used to follow up those who have been treated for transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder?
Cystoscopy
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Within which zone of the prostate gland is cancer most likely to arise?
Peripheral zone
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Describe the typical demographic of individuals most likely to be affected by prostate cancer?
Males aged 60-80
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What is the most significant risk factor for prostate cancer?
Family history
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What histological type of cancer is prostate cancer?
Adenocarcinoma
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Which lymph nodes do prostate cancers typically spread to?
Para-aortic and iliac nodes
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Where is prostate cancer most likely to metastasise to haematogenously?
Bone (particularly the lumbar vertebrae and pelvis)
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What is significant about bony metastases from prostate cancer?
These are sclerotic bone mets (will appear whiter than bone on x-ray)
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How are prostate cancers graded?
Gleason's scoring
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What is the range of Gleason's scores for prostate cancer? A score of what would indicate the worst prognosis?
2-10, a score of 10 indicates the worst prognosis
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If a patient is symptomatic with prostate cancer, how will they most likely present?
Progressively worsening lower urinary tract symptoms
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How may patients with metastases from prostate cancer present?
Bone pain or spinal cord compression
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Why may renal failure occur as a result of prostate cancer?
Bilateral ureteric obstruction
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How do prostate cancers typically feel on PR examination?
Hard and irregular
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A PSA value of greater than what is considered to be high?
5
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What is the most important blood test to perform in individuals with suspected prostate cancer?
PSA
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On what investigation is prostate cancer diagnosed?
Trans-rectal ultrasound and biopsy
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Once prostate cancer has been diagnosed, what investigations can be used for staging?
Bone scans, x-rays (of pelvis and lumbar spine), CT, MRI
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In individuals with prostate cancer, a number of prognostic factors help to determine if watchful waiting or aggressive treatment should be advised. What are these?
Pre-treatment PSA level, TNM stage and Gleason grade
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What are the 2 curative treatment options for organ-confined prostate cancer?
Radical prostatectomy or radical radiotherapy
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How may radical radiotherapy be delivered for prostate cancer?
External beam or brachytherapy
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What structures are removed in a radical prostatectomy?
Prostate gland and seminal vesicles
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What are some potential complications of a radical prostatectomy?
Incontinence, erectile dysfunction, bladder neck stenosis
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What are some potential complications of radical radiotherapy for prostate cancer?
Irritative urinary tract symptoms, erectile dysfunction, incontinence, GI symptoms
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What treatment plan may be particularly useful for individuals with organ confined prostate cancer who are aged > 70 and have low-risk tumours?
Acute surveillance
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What is meant by acute surveillance for prostate cancer?
Treatment is initiated once the disease has reached a pre-defined threshold
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What is meant by watchful waiting for prostate cancer?
Conservative treatment of the cancer until palliative care is required
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What is the curative treatment option for locally advanced prostate cancer?
Radiotherapy with neo-adjuvant hormonal therapy
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What treatment can be given to patients with locally advanced prostate cancer who need palliation of symptoms but are unfit for curative treatment?
Hormonal therapy
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What medication is used as hormonal therapy for prostate cancer?
GnRH analogues e.g. goserelin
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What type of medication should be given alongside a GnRH analogue in the hormonal management of prostate cancer for the first 3 weeks of treatment, to minimise the risk of a tumour flare?
An anti-oestrogen e.g. cyproterone acetate
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What treatment option is available for bony metastases and spinal cord compression as a result of prostate cancer?
Radiotherapy

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