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| a type of hormone that stimulates the development and maintenance of male sex characteristics. |
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| Benign Prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) |
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Definition
| nonmalignant enlargement of the prostate gland commonly seen in the aging man. |
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| Continuous Bladder Irrigation (CBI) |
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Definition
| prevents the formation of blood clots which can obstruct urinary output. |
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| the muscle in the wall of the bladder that contracts during urination to release urine. |
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| Digital Rectal examination (DRE) |
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Definition
| Most common diagnostic test for BPH. Physician inserts a gloved and lubricated finger into the rectum to palpate the prostate gland and determine its size and condition. |
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| Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) |
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Definition
| mediates prostatic growth. |
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| saclike outward projections of mucosa protruding through the muscular layer of the bladder wall, developing from the pressure of urinary retention. |
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| accumulation of urine in the renal pelvis as a result of obstructed outflow. |
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Definition
| distention of the ureter with urine |
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Definition
| increase in the number of cells |
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Definition
| increase in the size of individual cells |
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| Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) |
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Definition
| serum test that may be performed to rule out prostate cancer. |
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Definition
| inflammatory disorders of the prostate gland |
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Definition
| condition in which the patient experiences the symptoms of prostatitis but shows no evidence of inflammation or infection. |
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Term
| Transurethral incision of the prostate (TUIP) |
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Definition
| small incisions are made in the smooth muscle where the prostate is attached to the bladder neck. |
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| Transurethral needle ablation (TUNA) |
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Definition
| uses low level radio frequency through twin needles to burn away a region of the enlarged prostate |
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Term
| Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) |
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Definition
| is the surgical procedure used most often. The resectoscope is inserted through the urethra and the obstructing prostate tissue is excised with an electrocautery wire loop. The surgeon uses the resectoscope to remove obstructing tissue in several segments. |
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Term
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Definition
| fluid volume excess and hyponatremia. which is manifested by hyponatremia decreased hematocrit, hypertension, bradycardia, nausea, and confusion. If these manifestations occur notify the physician. TURP syndrome results from the absorption of irrigating fluids during and after surgery. Untreated it may result in dysrhytmias and or seizures. |
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Definition
| measures the urine flow rate (normal is greater than 14mL/sec) A finding less than 10mL/sec indicates an obstruction. |
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