29 Questions
Which condition is being discussed in the text?
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
What role do Androgens play in the context of the text?
Promote growth of prostate cells
What is a common symptom associated with the condition discussed?
Difficulty urinating
What is the main treatment farmed in the text for the condition discussed?
Dietary Changes
What is mentioned as more prevalent with age in relation to the condition?
Prostate Hypertrophy
What is the characteristic feature of the well-defined nodules in prostatic hyperplasia?
Papillary structures lined by columnar epithelial cells
What are common types of cells recognized in the different types of nodules?
Epithelial cells
What is a common finding in prostatic hyperplasia besides the well-defined nodules?
Foci of lymphocyte infiltration
In which part of the prostate does nodular hyperplasia usually begin?
Submucosa of proximal urethra
What is the composition of nodules in benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?
Normal sred nodules
What is a common outcome of nodular hyperplasia in prostatic hyperplasia?
Bladder outlet obstruction
What is the characteristic histological feature of benign prostatic hyperplasia?
Proliferating prostatic glands lined by two layers of cells
Which complication is associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia?
Retention of urine in the bladder
What can be used for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia?
50-reductase inhibitors (e.g. finasteride)
Which condition is age-related according to the text?
BPH
What is the histological appearance of BPH shown in Figs. 21.5A and B?
Papillary structures projecting into the glandular lumen
What does Fig. 21.6A show as a complication of benign hyperplasia of the prostate?
Gross appearance of hypertrophied bladder with a nodule projected into the floor
What is the characteristic feature of benign hyperplasia of the prostate when observed under the microscope?
Presence of cystically dilated glands
Which types of cells proliferate in variable proportions in benign hyperplasia of the prostate?
Acini and ductules
What lines the glands in benign hyperplasia of the prostate?
An inner tall columnar layer and an outer basal layer
What color and consistency do nodules with predominant fibromuscular stroma exhibit?
Pale gray and firm/tough
Which component represents dilated glands in the nodules associated with benign hyperplasia of the prostate?
Cystic spaces
What creates a plane of cleavage between the nodules and the normal prostatic tissue in benign hyperplasia of the prostate?
Compression of urethra
What is a common complication of nodular hyperplasia of the prostate?
Hypertrophy of bladder
What can develop in the bladder wall due to obstruction caused by nodular hyperplasia of the prostate?
Diverticula
Why is there a risk of infection associated with nodular hyperplasia of the prostate?
Residual urine in the bladder
What are the consequences of prolonged severe obstruction in nodular hyperplasia of the prostate?
Hydroureter and hydronephrosis
What is the initial treatment for nodular hyperplasia of the prostate?
Use of 5-alpha reductase inhibitors
Which prostate condition is considered as a premalignant lesion?
Carcinoma
Test your knowledge on the histopathological characteristics of well-defined nodules, including papillary structures, corpora amylacea, and types of nodules based on cell proportions. Explore other common findings in SEMFF.
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