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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
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- 1BPH Patho Static ComponentProliferation of Glandular Epithelium
(alterations of testosterone, estrogen, DHT) - 2BPH Patho Dynamic componentIncrease in prostatic smooth muscle tone linked to altered activity of PICs
(possibly contributes to increased prostate contractility) - 3BPH Pharmacology Finasteride5Alpha Reductase inhibitor
Blocks conversion of testosterone into DHT
Altered libido / Impotence - 4BPH Pharmacology TamsulosinAlpha1a adrenoceptor antagonist
blocks prostatic smooth muscle receptors :- decreases Ca++ availability
(decreased prostate contractility)
Postural hypotension / GIT - 5BPH diagnostics DRE (digital rectal exam)Physical exam determines the state and size of the external surface of the prostate gland
- 6BPH Diagnostics PSABlood test that measures the level of specific antigen produced by both benign and malignant prostate tissue
- 7BPH Clinical Manifestations (Obstructive)proLONGed voiding.
WEAK urinary stream.
INCOMPLETE emptying.
abdominal STRAINing.
posturination DRIBBLE. - 8BPH Clinical manifestations (Irritative)nocturia
bladder PAIN
URGENT urination
incontinence - 9BPH Clinical manifestations (Ureter obstruction)Bladder/kidney INFECTION
acute urinary RETENTION
RENAL INSUFFICIENcy
HAEMATURIA
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- Descripción
- Pathophysiology, medications, CMs, Diagnostics
- Creado por
- Mark George
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