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DIAGNOSTIC TESTING Flashcards

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TESTOSTERONE DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS

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⦁	decreased energy
⦁	decreased libido
⦁	decreased muscle mass
⦁	decreased body hair
⦁	hot flashes
⦁	gynecomastia
⦁	infertility
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testosterone is produced in the testes by the

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Leydig cells

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_____ stimulates production of testosterone

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LH

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Negative feedback loop = testosterone inhibits the production of ____________ and therefore

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GnRH

and therefore FSH / LH

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Single most important diagnostic test for male hypogonadism

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TESTOSTERONE

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what testosterone test is ordered

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serum total testosterone

= free testosterone + protein bound testosterone

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normal serum total testosterone range

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300-800 ng/dL

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Abnormal testosterone binding to the sex hormone binding globulins (may need a free testosterone test)

If SHBG increased then____ free testosterone

If SHBG decreased then _____ free testosterone

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less

more

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If SHBG increased then less free testosterone: seen in what conditions

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Aging, hyperthyroidism, increased estrogen, liver disease, HIV, antiseizure drugs

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If SHBG decreased then more free testosterone: seen in what conditions

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Obesity, insulin resistance, T2DM, hypothyroidsm, increased GH, exogenous androgens, glucocorticoids, nephrotic syndrome

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when are testosterone levels the highest

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morning

  • so collect sample at 8AM when testosterone levels are the highest
  • If normal – stop testing
  • If abnormal – repeat 1-2 more times to confirm
    ⦁ 1st time = abnormal, 2nd time = abnormal = stop
    ⦁ 1st time = abnormal, 2nd time = normal = need a 3rd test
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if testosterone is actually low, check

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  • check LH & FSH
  • when testosterone is low & LH/FSH are high = primary hypogonadism (Klinefelter)
  • when testosterone is low & LH/FSH are not elevated = secondary hypogonadism (DM, liver or kidney disease, aging)
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primary hypogonadism = testosterone is ____ and FSH/LH are

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low

high

(Klinefelters)

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secondary hypogonadism = testosterone is ____ and FSH/LH are _______

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low

not elevated

(DM, liver or kidney disease, aging)

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PSA is secreted by the

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epithelial cells of the prostate

PSA is present in low levels in the serum & present in the semen

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function of prostate

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to liquify the semen in the seminal coagulum to allow sperm to swim freely

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CAUSES OF AN ELEVATED PSA

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PSA = Indirect measurement of prostate glandular size in men without cancer

⦁ Normal values increase with age
⦁ Values can vary by race: Blacks have higher PSA levels than white
⦁ BPH
⦁ Prostate Cancer
⦁ Prostatic inflammation or infection
⦁ Perineal trauma (rarely DRE, bike riding, sex - persists for 48-72 hrs post-sex)

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PSA & PROSTATE CANCER

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  • used to determine extent of cancer
  • used to track response to treatment
  • used as a screening method for detection
    ⦁ controversial; lacks sensitivity & specificity
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CAUSES OF DECREASED PSA

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⦁ Obesity (delays early detection - may partially explain the worse outcomes in obese men with early prostate cancer)

⦁ Meds

- 5-ARIs (50% or more) - which is why you're supposed to double their PSA value
- NSAIDS
- Statins
- Thiazides
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which meds decrease PSA

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5- ARIs

NSAIDS

STATINS

THIAZIDES

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free PSA = __________ when there is no cancer,

________with aggressive forms of cancer

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higher

lower

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rate of change in PSA values over time

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PSA VELOCITY

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time it takes to double the PSA

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PSA DOUBLING TIME

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(serum PSA/ prostate volume

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PSA DENSITY
(serum PSA/ prostate volume); if ratio > 1:1 = increased risk for prostate cancer - PSA = higher in men with BPH - PSA density = sometimes used for men with BPH to try to adjust for this - PSAD measures the volume (size) of the prostate with TRUS and divides the PSA number by prostate volume - a higher PSA density indicates a greater likelihood of cancer*
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to adjust for the fact that men with BPH have higher PSA, sometimes use _____________ instead
PSAD = PSA density
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- a higher PSA density indicates a greater likelihood of
cancer
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PSA VELOCITY
- the rate of change in PSA over time - a PSA that is quickly rising = more suspicious for cancer - however, a PSA that is already high or quickly rises to a concerning level will quickly lead to further evaluation - usually perform a transrectal prostate biopsy
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FREE / TOTAL PSA (PSA II)
- the % of free PSA decreases as total PSA increases in serum of men with prostate cancer (lower free PSA = cancer, high free PSA = non-cancer; so if free PSA decreases (meaning bound PSA increases = will increase total PSA = cancer)) - the ratio of free / total PSA, especially in men with normal PSA values, can be helpful in diagnosing those with possible cancer - the question is...what is the percentage cutoff? so if free decreases and total increases = think cancer
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high free PSA = think
BPH high bound PSA (low free PSA) = more likely to be from prostatic cancer cells
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Free and total prostate-specific antigen: | Only useful with PSA of
4-10
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MAINSTAY OF INVESTIGATING MALE FERTILITY POTENTIAL
semen analysis
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process of semen analysis
⦁ abstain from sex for 2-3 days ⦁ collect all ejaculate; obtained by masturbation ⦁ analyze within 1 hour ⦁ provides immediate information
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macroscopic sperm analysis
- viscosity - volume - pH
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microscopic sperm analysis
- sperm concentration / count - motility - morphology - viability (supravital stain) - leukocyte count - search for immature germ cells
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normal semen analysis - volume - concentration - initial forward motility - normal morphology
o volume > 1cc o concentration > 2 x 106/ cc o initial forward motility > 50% o normal morphology > 60%
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No measurable sperm in the semen
AZOSPERMIA
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Less than 15 million sperm/ml
OLIGOSPERMIA
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conditions with azospermia
``` Klinefelters Hypogonadotrophic -hypogonadism ductal obstruction (absence of vas deferens) ```
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conditions with oligospermia
Anatomic defects Endocrinopathies Genetic factors Exogenous (e.g. heat)
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PROSTATIC SECRETIONS PROCESS
- four-glass test = first void 10mL, then mid-stream sample 10mL, then expressed prostatic secretion, then first voided 10mL after massage - this is quite uncomfortable/painful for the patient - compare voided urine before prostatic massage to urine voided after prostatic massage to see if prostatic massage causes any leakage of white cells / bacteria into the urine **Avoid this procedure in acute bacterial prostatitis = risk for induction of bacteremia or sepsis
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DIAGNOSIS OF UTI
UA WITH CULTURE
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URINE CULTURE COLLECTION
- in adults & older children, a mid stream urine sample usually reliiable represents the urine in the bladder (clean catch) - do NOT use samples from urinary bags, pedi-bags or bedpans to diagnose UTI (all are contaminated) - most reliable sample = obtained via catheterization or suprapubic aspiration in infants (often less traumatic than catheterization)
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MOST RELIABLE URINE SAMPLE
obtained via catheterization or suprapubic aspiration in infants (often less traumatic than catheterization)
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Traditional gold standard for significant bacteriuria __________ cfu/mL of urine
>100,000 Some argue criteria for bacteriuria is only 100 cfu/mL of a uropathogen in symptomatic females or 1,000 in symptomatic males.
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measuring sensitivity of bacteria to antibiotics in urine
Measure sensitivity of bacteria to antibiotics ⦁ agar diffusion = Kirby-Bauer Test (disc diffusion test) OR E-test (strip test) ⦁ broth dilution For solid media = use disc diffusion test (Kirby-Bauer Test) For liquid media = use MIC test (minimum inhibitor concentration) - cloudiness means that the bacteria can grow that concentration antibiotic
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when concerned about bladder cancer
get urine cytology & cystoscopy initial = urine cytology diagnosis of bladder cancer = cystoscopy
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process of urine cytology
- perform microscopic cytology of urinary sediment, or saline bladder wash to detect malignant cells (saline wash = more accurate) - microscopic cytology = more sensitive in high grade tumors or carcinoma in situ, but can be falsely negative in 20% of cases
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Peak flow urine rates = measures
how fast urine is passed
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pressure flow study
have a urodynamic catheter in the bladder that allows the measurement of pressure & urine flow during voiding
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urodynamics can be done to assess symptoms such as
``` Urinary incontinence Frequent urination Sudden, strong urges to urinate Painful urination Problems starting a urine stream Problems emptying the bladder Recurrent UTI ```
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urodynamic testing
- uroflowmetry - PVR - Cystometry (measures bladder pressure, leak point pressure, and pressure flow studies) - Electromyography - Video dynamics
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UROFLOWMETRY
- screening tool for patients with suspected bladder outlet obstruction; measures peak flow (speed of urine in mL/sec) - reserved for patients with severe symptoms where invasive therapy is considered; this is done by a urologist - used in urethral stricture
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normal PVR value
< 50 mL unless pt is > 60 = then normal PVR = 50-100
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Can distinguish bladder outlet obstruction from impaired detrusor function
cystometry - Assesses detrusor activity, sensation, capacity and compliance Cystometry is rarely done, because it is invasive; Urologist referral for this!
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