Which statement best describes the natural history of BPH:
worsening of LUTS and BPH over time
patients die of other reasons before serious complications occur
physically, the space of prostatic fossa limits the gland enlargement
ultimately, the gland will degenerate and undergo apoptosis
Correct Answer :
B. patients die of other reasons before serious complications occur
prostate biopsy is not required for diagnosing BPH.
Related Questions
What is (are) the indication(s) to prescribe α-adrenergic inhibitors for BPH patients?
peak flow rate of ≤ 12 mL/sec
prostate volume > 40 ml
PSA > 1.5 ng/dL
b & c
a. α-adrenergic blocker
combination of α-adrenergic blocker and 5α-reductase inhibitor
watchful waiting
TURP
. What is the commonest cause of LUTS in men beyond middle age?
What is (are) the favorite criterion (criteria) to prescribe 5α- reductase inhibitors for BPH cases?
PSA > 1.5 ng/dL
prostate volume > 40 ml
IPSS > 19
a & b
A BPH patient presents with retention of urine. He is Catheterized. Later, he underwent TURP. When would the highest PSA value be?
before catheterization
after catheterization and before TURP
immediately after TURP
2 weeks after TURP
Which statement best describes the natural history of BPH:
worsening of LUTS and BPH over time
patients die of other reasons before serious complications occur
physically, the space of prostatic fossa limits the gland enlargement
ultimately, the gland will degenerate and undergo apoptosis
What is the capsular perforation rate in prostate vaporization surgery?
0.2 1%
1.2 2.1%
2.3 3.4%
3.7 5.6%
What class(es) of medications decrease(s) IPSS questionnaire points?
calcium channel blockers
antihistamines
antidepressants
cold medications containing pseudoephedrine
In BPH, the etiology of acute urinary retention includes:
prostatic infarction
prostate infection
bladder overdistention
all of the above
Which statement(s) describe(s) the bladders response to an obstructing prostate?
it may develop detrusor instability with irritative LUTS
it may develop poor compliance with frequency and urgency symptoms
it may develop poor detrusor contractility with obstructive LUTS
all of the above
What is true regarding the use of α-blockers and the development of Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome (IFIS)?
complicates approximately 0.7% of cataract surgery cases
manifests as poor preoperative pupil dilation, iris prolapse, and progressive intraoperative miosis
it could persist long after the discontinuation of tamsulosin
intraoperative lidocaine reduces its incidence in patients taking α- adrenergic inhibitors
What is true regarding BPH and androgens?
as a man ages, the responsiveness of prostate cells to androgenic stimuli decreases
adrenal androgens have no role in BPH development
type-1 steroid 5 α-reductase is functionally active in the hair follicle
all of the above
a. management of concomitant Hutch diverticulum
removing small bladder stones
better access to prostatic fossa
technically, easier trigonization
. When comparing retropubic to suprapubic prostatectomy for removing prostatic adenoma, the former has the advantage of:
Smooth muscle tension in the prostate is mediated by which receptors?
α1-a
α1-b
α2-a
α2-b
What is the likelihood that PSA level in men with acute urinary retention due to urethral stricture will decrease after catheterization?
never
unlikely
likely
always
What is true regarding mirabegron, the β3 agonist, in treating BPH?
achieves better results when combined with antimuscarinic
enhances detrusor contractility resulting in higher Q-max
enhance detrusor relaxation during bladder-filling phase
increases voiding pressure that poses risk on renal function
Which of the following is NOT classified as a complicated LUTS?
LUTS with neurologic disease
LUTS with post-void dribble
LUTS with suspicious DRE
LUTS with hematuria
Open prostatectomy is preferred in treating BPH with:
sizable bladder stones
Hutch diverticulum
a suspicion of cancer
a & b
BPH patients with severe irritative symptoms or microscopic hematuria should:
go for urine cytology testing
go for PSA testing
go for TRUS
use anticholinergic medication
Complications related to obstructive BPH/LUTS include all of the following, EXCEPT:
bladder stones
prostate cancer
renal insufficiency
bladder diverticula
PSA value has a strong correlation with:
IPSS
post void residual
prostate volume
Q-max at uroflowmetry
What is false concerning IPSS questionnaire?
is specific for prostate symptom
is a seven-question, self-administered questionnaire that yields a total score that ranges from 0 to 35
a sum of 20 on IPSS scale is severe
it covers both voiding and storage symptomatology
What is false concerning needle ablation therapy of the prostate (TUNA)?
prostate sizes of up to 70 ml can be treated
not recommended in patients with metallic artificial hip
retreatment rates are lower than for TURP
can be performed in an office-based setting
Which statement is false regarding TURP syndrome?
occurs because of absorption of non-sodium-containing irrigating fluid
occurs only on using unipolar TURP
results in brain edema due to dilutional hyponatremia
positioning the patient in anti-Trendelenburg helps prevent the syndrome
What is false concerning TURP syndrome?
symptoms begin with a serum sodium of less than 120 mEq/L
the mortality is 2.7-5.8 %
manifestations rely on acute changes in the intravascular volume and plasma solute concentrations
the preferred height of irrigating fluid is 60 cm above the patient
IPSS decreases after successful TURP because:
PSA decreases
the prostate size decreases
the complaints resolve
the Q.O.L improves
In men with obstructive BPH, what will NOT resolve after TURP?
bladder trabeculation
significant PVR
low peak flow rate
high IPSS
What is true concerning epithelial and stromal cells in BPH?
there is an increase in the number of epithelial and stromal cells
there is an increase in the size of epithelial and stromal cells
in BPH, epithelial to stromal cells ratio is 1:2
all of the above
The probability of developing acute urinary retention is related to:
the neurological status of the patient
PVR
severity of obstructive LUTS
all of the above
Which statement is false regarding laser enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP)?
provides tissue preservation for pathological examination
treats any size of prostatic adenoma
follows anatomic planes to remove the prostate in lobes
urinary incontinence is a significant drawback after HoLEP
How to manage priapism that occurs during endoscopic surgery?
corporal aspiration
corpora injection with an α-adrenergic agent
corpora injection with an α-adrenergic blocker
no treatment required