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What is the main distinction between the origins of carcinomas and nodular hyperplasia?
What is the main distinction between the origins of carcinomas and nodular hyperplasia?
- Carcinomas produce urinary obstruction early on while nodular hyperplasia is less likely to do so.
- Carcinomas arise from centrally situated glands while nodular hyperplasia arises from peripheral glands.
- Carcinomas are often palpable during digital examination while nodular hyperplasia is not.
- Nodular hyperplasia arises from more centrally situated glands while carcinomas are palpable during digital examination. (correct)
What is a common cause of acute bacterial prostatitis?
What is a common cause of acute bacterial prostatitis?
- Haemophilus influenzae
- Staphylococcus aureus (correct)
- Klebsiella pneumoniae
- Chlamydia trachomatis
How might organisms reach the prostate in cases of acute prostatitis with concomitant acute urethritis and cystitis?
How might organisms reach the prostate in cases of acute prostatitis with concomitant acute urethritis and cystitis?
- Through direct extension from the rectum
- Through direct extension from the prostate
- Through direct extension from the urethra or urinary bladder (correct)
- Through direct extension from the kidneys
What can follow episodes of acute prostatitis or develop insidiously without previous episodes of acute infection?
What can follow episodes of acute prostatitis or develop insidiously without previous episodes of acute infection?
Which nonbacterial agent is implicated in nongonococcal urethritis and can also be associated with chronic prostatitis?
Which nonbacterial agent is implicated in nongonococcal urethritis and can also be associated with chronic prostatitis?
What are the pathological features of acute prostatitis?
What are the pathological features of acute prostatitis?
What confirms prostatic inflammation in cases of chronic abacterial prostatitis?
What confirms prostatic inflammation in cases of chronic abacterial prostatitis?
How might prostatitis complicate infections from distant sites other than the urethra or urinary bladder?
How might prostatitis complicate infections from distant sites other than the urethra or urinary bladder?
What treatment options can inhibit the growth of many prostatic carcinomas?
What treatment options can inhibit the growth of many prostatic carcinomas?
Which racial group shows a higher risk of symptomatic carcinoma at an earlier age?
Which racial group shows a higher risk of symptomatic carcinoma at an earlier age?
What is suggested by the similar frequency of latent prostatic cancers in all races?
What is suggested by the similar frequency of latent prostatic cancers in all races?
Where have susceptibility loci on chromosome 1 been identified in familial cases of prostate cancer?
Where have susceptibility loci on chromosome 1 been identified in familial cases of prostate cancer?
Is the incidence of carcinoma of the prostate higher in Scandinavian countries or in Japan and certain other Asian countries?
Is the incidence of carcinoma of the prostate higher in Scandinavian countries or in Japan and certain other Asian countries?
What environmental factor is suggested by the increased frequency of prostatic carcinoma in certain industrial settings?
What environmental factor is suggested by the increased frequency of prostatic carcinoma in certain industrial settings?
'Males immigrating from low-risk to high-risk areas maintain a lower risk of prostate cancer' - What does this suggest about the risk of disease in subsequent generations?
'Males immigrating from low-risk to high-risk areas maintain a lower risk of prostate cancer' - What does this suggest about the risk of disease in subsequent generations?
'A diet high in animal fat has been a factor' - A factor for what?
'A diet high in animal fat has been a factor' - A factor for what?
What is required for a histologic diagnosis of chronic prostatitis?
What is required for a histologic diagnosis of chronic prostatitis?
In which condition can granulomatous prostatitis be seen?
In which condition can granulomatous prostatitis be seen?
What is a characteristic feature seen microscopically in granulomatous prostatitis?
What is a characteristic feature seen microscopically in granulomatous prostatitis?
Which clinical manifestation is NOT typically associated with prostatitis?
Which clinical manifestation is NOT typically associated with prostatitis?
What is a common symptom of acute prostatitis?
What is a common symptom of acute prostatitis?
What kind of reaction is granulomatous prostatitis to a variety of insults?
What kind of reaction is granulomatous prostatitis to a variety of insults?
When is caseous necrosis typically seen in prostatic tissue?
When is caseous necrosis typically seen in prostatic tissue?
Which of the following is a manifestation of chronic prostatitis?
Which of the following is a manifestation of chronic prostatitis?
What are the etiological factors associated with squamous cell carcinomas of the penis?
What are the etiological factors associated with squamous cell carcinomas of the penis?
What is a common precursor to squamous cell carcinomas of the penis?
What is a common precursor to squamous cell carcinomas of the penis?
What age group is more commonly affected by squamous cell carcinomas of the penis?
What age group is more commonly affected by squamous cell carcinomas of the penis?
How are squamous cell carcinomas of the penis characterized in relation to circumcision?
How are squamous cell carcinomas of the penis characterized in relation to circumcision?
Which type of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is particularly associated with squamous cell carcinomas of the penis?
Which type of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is particularly associated with squamous cell carcinomas of the penis?
What is a potential consequence of poor hygiene in relation to squamous cell carcinomas of the penis?
What is a potential consequence of poor hygiene in relation to squamous cell carcinomas of the penis?
How do early lesions of prostate cancer typically appear?
How do early lesions of prostate cancer typically appear?
What is the most common location for the majority of prostate cancers to arise?
What is the most common location for the majority of prostate cancers to arise?
Which structure usually prevents the growth of the tumor posteriorly in cases of prostatic adenocarcinoma?
Which structure usually prevents the growth of the tumor posteriorly in cases of prostatic adenocarcinoma?
What is a common feature of the foci of carcinoma seen on the cut surface of the prostate?
What is a common feature of the foci of carcinoma seen on the cut surface of the prostate?
What happens when locally advanced prostate cancers infiltrate the seminal vesicles?
What happens when locally advanced prostate cancers infiltrate the seminal vesicles?
Which structure separates the lower genitourinary structures from the rectum in cases of prostatic adenocarcinoma?
Which structure separates the lower genitourinary structures from the rectum in cases of prostatic adenocarcinoma?
When do metastases to regional pelvic lymph nodes typically occur in cases of prostate cancer?
When do metastases to regional pelvic lymph nodes typically occur in cases of prostate cancer?
How does prostate cancer typically present on rectal digital examination?
How does prostate cancer typically present on rectal digital examination?
What is a common etiological factor for squamous cell carcinomas of the penis?
What is a common etiological factor for squamous cell carcinomas of the penis?
Which age group is most commonly affected by squamous cell carcinomas of the penis?
Which age group is most commonly affected by squamous cell carcinomas of the penis?
What is a notable risk factor for developing testicular neoplasms?
What is a notable risk factor for developing testicular neoplasms?
Which human papillomavirus (HPV) types are particularly associated with squamous cell carcinomas of the penis?
Which human papillomavirus (HPV) types are particularly associated with squamous cell carcinomas of the penis?
What can precede squamous cell carcinomas of the penis and may eventually lead to carcinoma in situ?
What can precede squamous cell carcinomas of the penis and may eventually lead to carcinoma in situ?
What is a potential complication associated with cryptorchidism?
What is a potential complication associated with cryptorchidism?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of squamous cell carcinomas of the penis?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of squamous cell carcinomas of the penis?
"Prostatic neoplasms are relatively uncommon in which group of individuals?"
"Prostatic neoplasms are relatively uncommon in which group of individuals?"
What is a common feature of early lesions of prostate cancer beneath the capsule of the prostate?
What is a common feature of early lesions of prostate cancer beneath the capsule of the prostate?
Why is urethral obstruction less likely in the initial stages of prostate cancer compared to nodular hyperplasia?
Why is urethral obstruction less likely in the initial stages of prostate cancer compared to nodular hyperplasia?
In cases of prostatic adenocarcinoma, what may prevent the growth of the tumor posteriorly?
In cases of prostatic adenocarcinoma, what may prevent the growth of the tumor posteriorly?
What is a characteristic feature of foci of carcinoma on the cut surface of the prostate?
What is a characteristic feature of foci of carcinoma on the cut surface of the prostate?
What structure separates the lower genitourinary structures from the rectum in cases of prostatic adenocarcinoma?
What structure separates the lower genitourinary structures from the rectum in cases of prostatic adenocarcinoma?
Where do metastases to regional pelvic lymph nodes typically occur early in cases of prostate cancer?
Where do metastases to regional pelvic lymph nodes typically occur early in cases of prostate cancer?
How do majority of prostate cancers typically arise in relation to their location within the glands?
How do majority of prostate cancers typically arise in relation to their location within the glands?
What is the major hormonal stimulus for stromal and glandular proliferation in men with nodular hyperplasia?
What is the major hormonal stimulus for stromal and glandular proliferation in men with nodular hyperplasia?
Which zone of the prostate is most commonly affected by hyperplastic lesions?
Which zone of the prostate is most commonly affected by hyperplastic lesions?
What is the characteristic feature of BPH?
What is the characteristic feature of BPH?
Which age group is significantly affected by BPH?
Which age group is significantly affected by BPH?
What role do androgens play in the pathogenesis of BPH?
What role do androgens play in the pathogenesis of BPH?
Where do most carcinomas arise in the prostate?
Where do most carcinomas arise in the prostate?
What does DHT bind to in men with nodular hyperplasia?
What does DHT bind to in men with nodular hyperplasia?
What is a reliable indicator of the presence of a nonseminomatous component to the germ cell neoplasm?
What is a reliable indicator of the presence of a nonseminomatous component to the germ cell neoplasm?
Which germ cell tumor may also secrete hCG, although at a lower rate compared to choriocarcinoma?
Which germ cell tumor may also secrete hCG, although at a lower rate compared to choriocarcinoma?
What is the function of hCG in patients with choriocarcinoma?
What is the function of hCG in patients with choriocarcinoma?
Which tumor marker indicates the presence of neoplastic syncytiotrophoblastic cells in germ cell tumors?
Which tumor marker indicates the presence of neoplastic syncytiotrophoblastic cells in germ cell tumors?
In germ cell tumors, what does elevation of both hCG and AFP levels suggest?
In germ cell tumors, what does elevation of both hCG and AFP levels suggest?
What is the primary role of serial determinations of hCG and AFP in germ cell tumors post-therapy?
What is the primary role of serial determinations of hCG and AFP in germ cell tumors post-therapy?
What is the significance of elevated AFP levels in germ cell tumors?
What is the significance of elevated AFP levels in germ cell tumors?
Which tumor marker differentiates between pure seminomas and those with nonseminomatous components?
Which tumor marker differentiates between pure seminomas and those with nonseminomatous components?
What grading system for carcinoma of the prostate is commonly used and correlates well with the stage and prognosis of the disease?
What grading system for carcinoma of the prostate is commonly used and correlates well with the stage and prognosis of the disease?
How may more extensive prostate cancer disease typically manifest?
How may more extensive prostate cancer disease typically manifest?
What histologic feature allows the neoplastic glands of prostatic adenocarcinoma to be recognizable at high magnification?
What histologic feature allows the neoplastic glands of prostatic adenocarcinoma to be recognizable at high magnification?
In what percentage of cases are carcinomas localized and discovered unexpectedly during histologic examination of tissues removed for nodular hyperplasia?
In what percentage of cases are carcinomas localized and discovered unexpectedly during histologic examination of tissues removed for nodular hyperplasia?
How do the neoplastic glands in prostatic adenocarcinoma differ from normal glands at high magnification?
How do the neoplastic glands in prostatic adenocarcinoma differ from normal glands at high magnification?
What clinical manifestation may reveal aggressive carcinomas that are first noticed due to the presence of metastases?
What clinical manifestation may reveal aggressive carcinomas that are first noticed due to the presence of metastases?
What feature of prostatic carcinoma back to back glands distinguishes them under high magnification?
What feature of prostatic carcinoma back to back glands distinguishes them under high magnification?
Which tumor marker is a reliable indicator of the presence of a nonseminomatous component in germ cell neoplasms?
Which tumor marker is a reliable indicator of the presence of a nonseminomatous component in germ cell neoplasms?
What is the characteristic tumor marker secreted by neoplastic syncytiotrophoblastic cells in choriocarcinoma?
What is the characteristic tumor marker secreted by neoplastic syncytiotrophoblastic cells in choriocarcinoma?
Which zone of the normal prostate contains several distinct regions, including central, peripheral, transitional, and periurethral zones?
Which zone of the normal prostate contains several distinct regions, including central, peripheral, transitional, and periurethral zones?
Which tumor marker is commonly associated with germ cell tumors containing yolk sac (endodermal sinus) elements?
Which tumor marker is commonly associated with germ cell tumors containing yolk sac (endodermal sinus) elements?
What is the significant hormonal stimulus for stromal and glandular proliferation in men with nodular hyperplasia?
What is the significant hormonal stimulus for stromal and glandular proliferation in men with nodular hyperplasia?
What is the major grading system used for prostatic carcinoma that correlates well with the stage and prognosis of the disease?
What is the major grading system used for prostatic carcinoma that correlates well with the stage and prognosis of the disease?
How do the neoplastic glands of prostatic adenocarcinoma appear at high magnification?
How do the neoplastic glands of prostatic adenocarcinoma appear at high magnification?
What is a distinguishing feature of prostatic adenocarcinoma lymph node metastasis?
What is a distinguishing feature of prostatic adenocarcinoma lymph node metastasis?
In what group of individuals are prostatic neoplasms relatively uncommon?
In what group of individuals are prostatic neoplasms relatively uncommon?
What tumor marker is typically elevated in choriocarcinoma and differentiates between pure seminomas and nonseminomatous components?
What tumor marker is typically elevated in choriocarcinoma and differentiates between pure seminomas and nonseminomatous components?
What is a distinctive histopathological feature of seminomas?
What is a distinctive histopathological feature of seminomas?
Which age group does embryonal carcinoma most frequently occur in?
Which age group does embryonal carcinoma most frequently occur in?
What distinguishes prostatic adenocarcinoma from normal glands microscopically?
What distinguishes prostatic adenocarcinoma from normal glands microscopically?
What is a common feature of early lesions of prostate cancer beneath the capsule?
What is a common feature of early lesions of prostate cancer beneath the capsule?
Which marker helps differentiate pure seminomas from those with nonseminomatous components?
Which marker helps differentiate pure seminomas from those with nonseminomatous components?
What is a common feature of prostatic adenocarcinoma when compared to normal or hyperplastic prostate glands?
What is a common feature of prostatic adenocarcinoma when compared to normal or hyperplastic prostate glands?
Which tumor marker is commonly elevated in patients with choriocarcinoma?
Which tumor marker is commonly elevated in patients with choriocarcinoma?
What histological pattern is suggestive of high-grade prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia (PIN), a possible precursor to prostatic carcinoma?
What histological pattern is suggestive of high-grade prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia (PIN), a possible precursor to prostatic carcinoma?
What distinguishes pure seminomas from those with nonseminomatous components in germ cell tumors?
What distinguishes pure seminomas from those with nonseminomatous components in germ cell tumors?
Which microscopic feature is characteristic of better-differentiated lesions of prostatic adenocarcinoma?
Which microscopic feature is characteristic of better-differentiated lesions of prostatic adenocarcinoma?
Which testicular germ cell tumor is most commonly encountered in combination with teratoma and yolk sac tumors?
Which testicular germ cell tumor is most commonly encountered in combination with teratoma and yolk sac tumors?
In testicular germ cell tumors, which type tends to metastasize earlier via lymphatic and hematogenous routes?
In testicular germ cell tumors, which type tends to metastasize earlier via lymphatic and hematogenous routes?
Which location is most common for hematogenous metastases in seminomas?
Which location is most common for hematogenous metastases in seminomas?
What is the distinctive clinical presentation of individuals with nonseminomatous testicular germ cell neoplasms?
What is the distinctive clinical presentation of individuals with nonseminomatous testicular germ cell neoplasms?
Which zone of the prostate is most commonly affected by adenocarcinoma?
Which zone of the prostate is most commonly affected by adenocarcinoma?
What is the distinctive feature characterized by the presence of structures resembling primitive glomeruli in a histological section of the testis?
What is the distinctive feature characterized by the presence of structures resembling primitive glomeruli in a histological section of the testis?
What is a typical gross characteristic of choriocarcinomas?
What is a typical gross characteristic of choriocarcinomas?
Which immunohistochemical staining technique can identify the hormone hCG in choriocarcinomas?
Which immunohistochemical staining technique can identify the hormone hCG in choriocarcinomas?
What type of differentiation is represented by sheets of small cuboidal cells intermingled with large eosinophilic syncytial cells in choriocarcinomas?
What type of differentiation is represented by sheets of small cuboidal cells intermingled with large eosinophilic syncytial cells in choriocarcinomas?
In which cells can AFP be demonstrated within the cytoplasm by immunohistochemical techniques in germ cell tumors?
In which cells can AFP be demonstrated within the cytoplasm by immunohistochemical techniques in germ cell tumors?
Which condition is more likely to produce urinary obstruction early in its course than carcinoma?
Which condition is more likely to produce urinary obstruction early in its course than carcinoma?
What is the characteristic pathological feature of acute prostatitis?
What is the characteristic pathological feature of acute prostatitis?
Which type of prostatitis accounts for most cases of chronic prostatitis?
Which type of prostatitis accounts for most cases of chronic prostatitis?
In chronic prostatitis, what confirms prostatic inflammation when bacteriologic findings are negative?
In chronic prostatitis, what confirms prostatic inflammation when bacteriologic findings are negative?
What is a significant finding that suggests the presence of a nonseminomatous component in germ cell tumors?
What is a significant finding that suggests the presence of a nonseminomatous component in germ cell tumors?
What pathological feature distinguishes back-to-back glands in prostatic carcinoma under high magnification?
What pathological feature distinguishes back-to-back glands in prostatic carcinoma under high magnification?
'A diet high in animal fat has been a factor' - A factor for what condition?
'A diet high in animal fat has been a factor' - A factor for what condition?
'Males immigrating from low-risk to high-risk areas maintain a lower risk of prostate cancer' - What does this suggest about the risk of disease in subsequent generations?
'Males immigrating from low-risk to high-risk areas maintain a lower risk of prostate cancer' - What does this suggest about the risk of disease in subsequent generations?
What is the major hormonal stimulus for stromal and glandular proliferation in men with nodular hyperplasia?
What is the major hormonal stimulus for stromal and glandular proliferation in men with nodular hyperplasia?
What characteristic feature is seen microscopically in granulomatous prostatitis?
What characteristic feature is seen microscopically in granulomatous prostatitis?
Flashcards
Nodular Hyperplasia Origins
Nodular Hyperplasia Origins
Arises from centrally situated glands, unlike carcinomas.
Acute Bacterial Prostatitis Cause
Acute Bacterial Prostatitis Cause
Commonly caused by Staphylococcus aureus.
Infection Pathway in Prostatitis
Infection Pathway in Prostatitis
Organisms may reach the prostate from the urethra or bladder.
Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis
Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis
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Nonbacterial Urethritis Agent
Nonbacterial Urethritis Agent
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Pathological Features of Acute Prostatitis
Pathological Features of Acute Prostatitis
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Confirmed Inflammation
Confirmed Inflammation
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Prostatitis Complications
Prostatitis Complications
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Prostate Cancer Growth Inhibition
Prostate Cancer Growth Inhibition
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Racial Risk Factors for Prostate Cancer
Racial Risk Factors for Prostate Cancer
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Latent Prostatic Cancers Across Races
Latent Prostatic Cancers Across Races
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Familial Prostate Cancer Susceptibility
Familial Prostate Cancer Susceptibility
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Prostate Cancer Incidence
Prostate Cancer Incidence
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Dietary Influence on Prostate Cancer
Dietary Influence on Prostate Cancer
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Immigration and Prostate Cancer Risk
Immigration and Prostate Cancer Risk
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Histologic Diagnosis of Chronic Prostatitis
Histologic Diagnosis of Chronic Prostatitis
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Granulomatous Prostatitis Condition
Granulomatous Prostatitis Condition
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Acute Prostatitis Symptoms
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Dysplastic Changes and Cancer
Dysplastic Changes and Cancer
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Circumcision and Prostate Cancer
Circumcision and Prostate Cancer
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HPV Typing in Penile Cancer
HPV Typing in Penile Cancer
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Clinical Presentation of Prostate Cancer
Clinical Presentation of Prostate Cancer
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Squamous Cell Carcinoma Risk Factor
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Age and Squamous Cell Carcinoma
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Testicular Neoplasms and Cryptorchidism
Testicular Neoplasms and Cryptorchidism
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Prostate Cancer Tumor Growth
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Local Spread of Prostate Cancer
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