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What is obstructive uropathy

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blockage preventing urine flow through the ureters, bladder and urethra

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swelling of the kidney

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hydronephrosis

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presentation of upper urinary tract obstruction

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  • loin to groin/ flank pain on the affected side
  • Reduced or no urine output
  • vomiting
  • Impaired renal function
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presentation of lower urinary tract obstruction

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  • Difficulty or inability to pass urine (e.g., poor flow, difficulty initiating urination or terminal dribbling)
  • Urinary retention
  • Impaired renal function
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how to diagnose obstructive uropathy

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USS KUB

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causes of upper urinary obstruction

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  • Kidney stones
  • Tumours pressing on the ureters
  • Ureter strictures (due to scar tissue narrowing the tube)
  • Retroperitoneal fibrosis (the development of scar tissue in the retroperitoneal space)
  • Bladder cancer
  • Ureterocele (ballooning of the most distal portion of the ureter – this is usually congenital)
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Causes of lower urinary tract obstruction

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  • BPH
  • Prostate cancer
  • Bladder cancer
  • Urethral strictures (due to scar tissue)
  • Neurogenic bladder
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what is neurogenic bladder

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abnormal function of the nerves innervating the bladder and urethra = overactivity or underactivity in the detrusor muscle of the bladder and the sphincter muscles of the urethra

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causes of neurogenic bladder

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  • MS
  • diabetes
  • stroke
  • parkinson’s
  • brain/spinal chord injury
  • spina bifida
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issues related to beurogenic bladder

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  • urge incontinence
  • increased pressure
  • obstructive uropathy
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Mx of obstructive uropathy

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remove or bypass obstruction
- nephrostomy: drain urine out of body (UUTO)
- urethral/suprapubic catheter (LUTO)

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complications of obstructive uropathy

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  • Pain
  • AKI
  • CKD
  • Infection (from bacteria tracking up urinary tract into areas of stagnated urine)
  • Hydronephrosis
  • Urinary retention and bladder distention
  • Overflow incontinence of urine
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Mx of hydronephrosis

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treat cause
- percutaneous nephrostomy
- antegrade ureteric stent

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reasons for a catheter

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  • Urinary retention
  • Neurogenic bladder
  • Surgery
  • Output monitoring in acutely unwell patients (e.g., sepsis or intensive care)
  • Bladder irrigation (e.g., to wash out blood clots in the bladder)
  • Delivery of medications (chemotherapy to treat bladder cancer)
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types of catheter and use

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  • Intermittent catheters: simple catheters used to drain urine, then immediately removed
  • Foley catheter (two-way catheter): “standard” catheter with an inflatable balloon to hold it in place
  • Coudé tip catheter: has a curved tip to help navigate it past an obstruction during insertion
  • Three-way catheter: has three tubes used for inflating the balloon, injecting irrigation and drainage
  • suprapubic catheter: through abdomen into bladder
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define BPH

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  • enlarged prostate due to hyperplasia of stromal and epithelial cells of the prostate
  • very common in older men
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presentation of BPH

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  • hesitancy
  • weak flow
  • urgency
  • nocturia
  • intermittency
  • straining
  • terminal dribbling
  • incomplete emptying
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how to assess BPH

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  • DRE
  • abdo exam
  • urinary frequency volume chart
  • urine dipstick
  • PSA
    Use international prostate symptom scoring system
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Causes of a raised PSA

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  • Prostate cancer
  • BPH
  • Prostatitis
  • UTI
  • Vigorous exercise (notably cycling)
  • Recent ejaculation or prostate stimulation
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Mx of BPH

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MEDICAL
- alpha blocker (tamsulosin) relax smooth muscle
- 5-alpha reductase inhibitors (finasteride): reduce prostate size
can take up to 6 months to reduce prostate size.

SURGICAL
- TURP
- transurethral electrovaporisation of the prostate (TEVAP/TUVP)
- holium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP)
- open prostatectomy

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side effect of tamsulosin

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postural hypotension

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side effect of finasteride

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sexual dysfunction due to reduced testosterone

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complication of TURP

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  • bleeding
  • infection
  • Urinary incontinence
  • Erectile dysfunction
  • Retrograde ejaculation
  • Urethral strictures
  • Failure to resolve symptoms
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define prostatitis

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inflammation of the prostate
- acute bacterial: rapid
- chronic: >3months sx

chronic can be subdivided into chronic or chronic bacterial

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presentation of chronic prostatitis
> 3months: - pelvic pain - Lower urinary tract sx - sexual dysfunction - pain with bowel movements - tender/enlarged prostate
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presentation of acute prostatitis
chronic sx + - fever - myalgia - nausea - fatigue - sepsis
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Ix for prostatitis
- urine dipstick - Urine MC&S - chlamydia and gonorrhoea NAAT test - DRE
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Mx of prostatitis
acute - admission if unwell - oral abx (cipro or trimethoprim for 2-4 weeks) - analgesia - laxatives chronic - Alpha-blockers relax smooth muscle - Analgesia - Psychological treatment, where indicated - Abx if < 6 months of sx or hx of infection (e.g., trimethoprim or doxycycline for 4-6 weeks) - Laxatives
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complications of acute prostatitis
- sepsis - prostate abscess - acute urinary retention - chronic prostatitis
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most common cancer in men
prostate
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where does advanced prostate cancer spread to
lymph nodes and bones
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what is prostate cancer dependent on
androgens (testosterone)
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most common type of prostate cancer
adenocarcinoma in the peripheral zone
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RFs for prostate cancer
- Increasing age - Family history - Black African or Caribbean origin - Tall stature - Anabolic steroids
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presentation of prostate cancer
asymptomatic or lower urinary tract sx - hesitancy - frequency - weak flow - terminal dribbling - nocturia - haematuria - erectile dysfunction - FLAWS for advanced
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what is the function of PSA
secreted in semen to stop ejaculate from clotting
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Ix for prostate cancer
- PSA - DRE - multiparametric MRI (1st line) - prostate biopsy (if MRI says could be cancer) TRUS or trasnperineal - isotope bone scan for mets - Gleason Grading based on histology from biopsy
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what is gleason grading
grade tissues 1-5 add 2 scores: - most prevalent histology pattern and second most 6= low risk 7= intermediate 8= high risk
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staging for Prostate cancer
TNM
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Mx of prostate cancer
MDT - Surveillance or watchful waiting in early prostate cancer - External beam radiotherapy directed at the prostate - Brachytherapy - Hormone therapy - Surgery
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side effect of external beam radiotherapy
proctitis (inflammation of the rectum) bladder, colon, rectal cancer
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what is epididymo-orchitis
inflammation of the epididymis and testicle usually on one side
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function of the epididymis
store sperm whilst they mature
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causes of epididymo-orchitis
- E coli - chlamydia trachomatis - neisseria gonorrhoea - mumps
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presentation of epididymo-orchitis
gradual onset, over minutes to hours, with unilateral: - Testicular pain - Dragging or heavy sensation - Swelling of testicle and epididymis - Tenderness on palpation, particularly over epididymis - Urethral discharge (should make you think of chlamydia or gonorrhoea) - Systemic symptoms
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key differential for epididymo-orchitis
testicular torsion
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Ix for epididymo-orchitis
- urine MC&S - Chlamydia and gonorrhoea NAAT testing - Charcoal swab of purulent urethral discharge for gonorrhoea culture and sensitivities - Saliva swab for mumps - Serum antibodies for mumps (IgM – acute infection, IgG – previous infection or vaccination) - Ultrasound may be used to assess for torsion or tumours need to distinguish whether E coli or STI cause
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Mx of epididymo-orchitis
very unwell = IV abx E-coli: - ofloxacin 14 days - Levofloxacin 10 days - Co-amoxiclav 10 days STI - IM ceftriaxone - doxycycline - ofloxacin
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complications of epidiymo-orchitis
chronic pain chronic epididmitis testicular atrophy sub-fertility/infertility scrotal abscess
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define testicular torsion
twisting of the spermatic cord with rotation of the testicle EMERGENCY
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Presentation of testicular torsion
- acute rapid onset of unilateral testicular pain - abdo pain - vomiting - firm swollen testicle - elevated testicle - absent cremasteric reflex - horizontal testicle - rotation of testicle
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A cause of testicular torsion
Bell Clapper deformity
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Mx of testicular torsion
NBM analgesia surgical exploration orchioplexy or orchidectomy
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USS sign in testicular torsion
whirlpool sign
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causes of scrotal or testicular lumps
- testicular cancer - hydrocele - varicocele - epididymal cyst - Epididymo-orchitis - Inguinal hernia - Testicular torsion
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what is a hydrocele
collection of fluid within the tunica vaginalis that surrounds the testes
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presentation of hydrocele
- painless - soft scrotal swelling - TRANSILLUMINATES - testicle palpable - irreducible and no bowel sounds
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causes of hydrocele
- idiopathic - Testicular cancer - Testicular torsion - Epididymo-orchitis - Trauma
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Mx of hydrocele
conservative surgery/aspiration in large cases
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define varicocele
Veins in the pampiniform plexus become swollen. most commonly left side
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Side effect of varicocele
- infertility - testicular atrophy
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presentation of varicocele
- Throbbing/dull pain or discomfort, worse on standing - A dragging sensation - Sub-fertility or infertility - "bag of worms" scrotum - prominent on standing, disappears lying down - asymmetry in testicular size
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concerning signs of varicocele
do not disappear on lying down suggests retroperitoneal tumours urgent referral
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Mx of varicocele
conservative surgery if painful, testicular atrophy or infertile
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what is an epididymal cyst
fluid filled sac at the head of the epididymis if it contains sperm = spermatocele
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presentation of epididymal cyst
- Soft, round lump - Typically at the top of the testicle - Associated with the epididymis - Separate from the testicle - May be able to transilluminate large cysts
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Mx of epididymal cyst
harmless- conservative removed if painful
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what is testicular cancer
arises from the germ cells in the testes (produce sperm) incidence 15-35yrs
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types of testicular cancer
seminomas non-seminomas (mostly teratomas)
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what is a teratoma
germ cell tumour that often contains different types of tissue, including cartilage and epithelium can have teeth and hair
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RFs for testicular cancer
- undescended testes - male infertility - FH - tall
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presentation of testicular cancer
- painless lump on testicle - hard - irregular - non fluctuant - no transillumination - rarely gynaecomastia (leydig cell tumour)
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Ix for testicular cancer
Scrotal USS AFP B-hCG LDH Staging CT
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What staging criteria is used for testicular cancer
Royal Marsden staging system
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common sites of testicular cancer metastasis
- lungs - lymphatics - liver - brain
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Mx of testicular cancer
MDT - surgery - chemo - radiotherapy - sperm banking
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long term side effects of treatment for testicular cancer
- Infertility - Hypogonadism (testosterone replacement may be required) - Peripheral neuropathy - Hearing loss - Lasting kidney, liver or heart damage - Increased risk of cancer in the future
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prognosis of testicular cancer
- early- 90% cure rate - metastatic often curable - seminomas better prognosis than non-seminomas
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what is a LUTI
infection in the bladder
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causes of UTI
E coli klebsiella pneumoniae enterococcus pseudomons aeruginosa staph saprophyticus candida albicans
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presentation of LUTI
- Dysuria - Suprapubic pain/discomfort - Frequency - Urgency - Incontinence - Haematuria - Cloudy or foul smelling urine - Confusion is common in older and frail patients
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Mx of LUTI
trimethoprim nitrofurantoin (not in GFR <45) 3 days simple 5-10 days immunosuppressed 7 days- men, pregnant, catheter
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Mx of LUTI in pregnancy
- nitrofurantoin (avoid in third trimester neonatal haemolysis) - cefalexin - trimethoprim avoidede generally due to risk of neural tube defects in first trimester
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what is pyelonephritis
inflammation of the kidney resulting from bacterial infection
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RFs for pyelonephritis
- female - structural urological abnormalities - Vesico-ureteric reflux - Diabetes
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causes of pyelonephritis
- e coli - Klebsiella pneumoniae - Enterococcus - Pseudomonas aeruginosa - Staphy saprophyticus - Candida albicans
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presentation of pyelonephritis
LUTI sx + - fever - loin/back pain - N&V - renal angle tenderness
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Ix for pyelonephritis
- urine dipstick - MSU - Bloods (WCC, CRP) - USS or CT
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Mx of pyelonephritis
7-10 days of cefalexin
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what is chronic pyelonephritis
recurrent episodes of infection in the kidneys lead to CKD and ESRF Can do DMSA scan
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what is interstitial cystitis
chronic condition causing inflammation in the bladder, resulting in lower urinary tract symptoms and suprapubic pain
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Presentation of interstitial cystitis
similar to LUTI. At least 6 weeks of: - Suprapubic pain, worse with a full bladder and often relieved by emptying the bladder - Frequency - Urgency - Symptoms may be worse during menstruation
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Ix of cystitis
Need to exclude other causes: - urinalysis - swabs - cystoscopy: see Hunner lesions and granulations - prostate exam
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Mx of interstitial cystitis
supportive oral: - analgesia, antihistamine, contraceptive intravesical medication: - lidocaine,hyaluronic acid surgery: cauterise hunner lesions, botox
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what is bladder cancer
cancer in the bladder arises from the endothelial lining majority are superficial at presentation
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RFs for bladder cancer
- smoking - increased age aromatic amines (dye/rubber industries) (transitional cell) schistosomiasis (SCC)
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types of bladder cancer
- transitional cell carcinoma (90%) - squamous cell carcinoma (5%) - adenocarcinoma (2%) - sarcoma - small cell carcinoma
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presentation of bladder cancer
painless haematuria
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Ix bladder cancer
flexible cystoscopy
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staging for bladder cancer
TNM - non-muscle invading BC (Tis-T1) - muscle invasive BC (T2-T4)
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Mx of bladder cancer
- transurethral resection of bladder tumour (early stage) - intravesical chemo - intravesical BCG - radical cystectomy (need a urostomy after) - chemo and radiotherapy
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what are renal stones
renal calculi, urolithiasis and nephrolithiasis hard stones that form in the renal pelvis, where the urine collects before travelling down the ureters
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where to stones commonly get stuck
vesico-ureteric junction
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complications of kidney stones
- obstruction -->AKI - infection with obstructive pyelonephritis
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types of kidney stones
Calcium - calcium oxalate (MC) - calcium phosphate Other - uric acid - struvite (staghorn) - cystine (inherited)
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what is a staghorn calculus
stone forms in the shape of the renal pelvis
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presentation of renal stones
- renal colic: unilateral loin to groin pain, colicky - haematuria - N&V - reduced urine output - sx of sepsis if infection
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Ix of kidney stones
- urine dipstick - blood tests - Xray - Non contrast CT KUB - USS KUB
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Mx of kidney stones
- Analgesia (NSAID IM diclofenac) - antiemetic - Abx if infection - watchful waiting <5mm - tamsulosin (muscle relax to help passage) - 5-10mm shockwave lithotripsy - surgery >10mm, or if infection
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surgical mx for kidney stones
- Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL): shock externally - Ureteroscopy and laser lithotripsy: camera inserted and then use laser - percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL): camera through pt back and break stones up - open surgery
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How to prevent future stones
- increase fluids - add lemon juice to water - avoid fizzy drinks - reduce salt - normal calcium intake
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medications to prevent recurrence of kidney stones
- potassium citrate: calcium oxalate stones - thiazide diuretics: calcium oxalate stones
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what is renal cell carcinoma
most common type of kidney tumour adenocarcinoma from renal tubules
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triad presentation of RCC
- haematuria - flank pain - palpable mass (FLAWS)
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types of RCC
- clear cell (80%) - papillary (15%) - chromophobe (5%) - Wilm's tumour in children <5yrs
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RFs for RCC
- smoking - obesity - hypertension - ESRF - Von Hippel-Lindau Disease - Tuberous sclerosis
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where does RCC spread to?
- tissues around the kidney within the Gerota's fascia - cannonball metastasis
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which paraneoplastic syndromes is RCC associated with?
- polycythaemia - hypercalcaemia - hypertension - Stauffer's syndrome
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Staging of RCC
CT thorax, abdo, pelvis - Stage 1: < 7cm + confined to the kidney - Stage 2: > 7cm + confined to the kidney - Stage 3: Local spread to nearby tissues or veins, but not beyond Gerota’s fascia - Stage 4: Spread beyond Gerota’s fascia, including metastasis
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Mx of RCC
Surgery - partial nephrectomy - radical nephrectomy Non-surgical - arterial embolisation - percutaneous cryotherapy - radiofrequency. ablation
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what is a renal transplant
a kidney is transplanted into a patient with end-stage renal failure adds 10 yrs to life compared to dialysis
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how is the donor kidney transplanted
- donor kidney blood vessels are connected (anastomosed) with the pelvic vessels, usually the external iliac vessels - ureter of the donor kidney is anastomosed directly with the bladder. - placed anteriorly in the abdomen, “hockey stick” incision
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immunosuppressants needed after renal transplant
Tacrolimus Mycophenolate Ciclosporin Azathioprine Prednisolone
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side effects of immunosuppressants
- Immunosuppressants cause seborrhoeic warts and skin cancers (look for scars from skin cancer removal) - Tacrolimus causes a tremor - Cyclosporine causes gum hypertrophy - Steroids cause features of Cushing’s syndrome
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Complications of renal transplant
- Transplant rejection (hyperacute, acute or chronic) - Transplant failure - Electrolyte imbalances
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complications related to immunosuppressants
- Ischaemic heart disease - Type 2 diabetes (steroids) - Infections are more likely, more severe and may involve unusual pathogens - Non-Hodgkin lymphoma - Skin cancer (particularly squamous cell carcinoma)
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Infections secondary to immunosuppressant meds
- Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia (PCP/PJP) - Cytomegalovirus (CMV) - Tuberculosis (TB)
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Cause of phimosis
- Balanitis Xerotica Obliterans (lichen sclerosis
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