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Prostate
For diagnostic medical sonography students. Only study term first, then definition. More of a Q&A than term/definition.
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Medical
Undergraduate 4
04/13/2009

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Term
Type of tissue that makes up 2/3 of the prostate parenchyma
Definition
glandular
Term
Type of tissue that makes up 1/3 of the prostate parenchyma
Definition
fibromuscular
Term
Thre zones of the prostate
Definition
peripheral, central, transitional
Term
Zone where carcinomas most likely occur
Definition
peripheral
Term
Separates the PZ from the CZ
Definition
surgical capsule
Term
Which zone surrounds the ejaculatory duct?
Definition
central zone
Term
Which is more hyperechoic, PZ or CZ?
Definition
CZ (central zone)
Term
Site of origin of BPH
Definition
transitional zone
Term
Non-glandular anterior region
Definition
fibromuscular stroma
Term
Caudad portion situated just superior to the urogenital diaphragm
Definition
apex
Term
Superior portion below the inferior margin of the bladder
Definition
base
Term
Broadest portion of the gland
Definition
base
Term
Saclike pouches adjacent to the
superior/posterior aspect of the prostate
Definition
semianl vesicles
Term
Joins with vas deferens to form ejaculatory duct
Definition
seminal vesicles
Term
Anastomosis of vas deferens and seminal
vesicle
Definition
ejaculatory duct
Term
A small elevation on the floor of the
prostatic urethra where the ejaculatory
ducts enter
Definition
verumontanum
Term
Landmark seen on trans at level where
ejaculatory ducts join the urethra at the verumontanum
Definition
"eiffel tower"
Term
Vessel that courses along the lateral aspect of the prostate
Definition
prostatic artery
Term
Best indicator for prostate CA
Definition
High PSA (prostate specific antigen)
Term
Formula to obtain a volume measurement
Definition
long x trans x ap x .523 = volume (cc)
Term
Physiology of the prostate
Definition
produces fluid for transporation of sperm
Term
Hypoechoic, sometimes cyst-like, mass within the prostate
Definition
acute prostatitis
Term
TURP
Definition
transurethral resection of the prostate
Term
Section of prostate around urethra removed in an apple-coring fashion
Definition
TURP
Term
Most common cancer in men over 50
Definition
prostatic carcinoma
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