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Is there a pelvic mass? The presence of a pelvic mass would suggest salpingo-oophoritis, ectopic pregnancy, endometriosis, uterine fibroid, or an ovarian tumor that is twisting on its pedicle.
Is there fever or purulent vaginal ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP
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Pelvic pain is a common primary care complaint that should be distinguished as acute (<6 months) versus chronic (>6 months), and cyclic, noncyclic, or pregnancy-related. Gynecologic, urologic, and intestinal etiologies are common, but psychological, oncologic, and other causes>... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment
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... Generally, when the physician examines the prostate in a routine physical, there are only two conditions that he or she is looking for—benign prostatic hypertrophy and prostate carcinoma. The former presents a diffuse enlargement, soft in
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... Visualizing the anatomy of the pelvic area is the key to forming a list of the causes of pelvic pain. Starting at the skin and working inward, we have the muscles and fascia, bladder, peritoneum, uterus, ovaries, tubes, intestines, rectum, and spine. The skin
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... Although most males older than age 50 have some prostatic enlargement, in benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as benign prostatic hypertrophy, the prostate gland enlarges sufficiently to compress the urethra and cause some overt urinary... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
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... Prostatic cancer is the most common cancer in men older than age 50. Adenocarcinoma is its most common form; sarcoma occurs only rarely. Most prostatic cancers originate in the posterior prostate gland; the rest originate near the urethra. Malignant prostatic tumors... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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... Prostatitis, inflammation of the prostate gland, may be acute or chronic. Acute prostatitis most often results from gram-negative bacteria and is easy to recognize and treat. However, chronic prostatitis, the most common cause of recurrent urinary tract... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
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Approach A woman has an approximate 5% chance of having chronic pelvic pain in her lifetime (1). It is defined as an episodic or continuous pain that persists for 6 months or longer, sufficiently severe to have a... History ... Physical examination ... Testing (3) ... Diagnostic assessment
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... Differential Overview
❑ Benign prostatic hypertrophy
❑ Acute bacterial prostatitis
❑ Chronic prostatitis
❑ Adenocarcinoma
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... Although most men older than age 50 have some prostatic enlargement, with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), the prostate gland enlarges sufficiently to compress the urethra and cause some overt urinary obstruction. Depending on the size of... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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... One in 11 men will develop prostatic cancer, the second most common neoplasm found in men older than age 55. (In black men, it’s the most prevalent cancer.) Adenocarcinoma is its most common form; sarcoma occurs only rarely. Most prostatic cancer originate in the posterior prostate... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
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... An inflammation of the prostate gland, prostatitis may be acute or chronic. Acute prostatitis most commonly results from gram-negative bacteria and is easy to recognize and treat. However, chronic prostatitis, the most common cause of recurrent urinary tract infection ... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
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Generally, when the physician examines the prostate in a routine
physical, there are only two conditions that he or she is looking
for—benign prostatic hypertrophy and prostate carcinoma. The former
presents a diffuse enlargement, soft in... Pictures
... READ EXCERPTS »
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Visualizing the anatomy of the pelvic area is the key to forming a list
of the causes of pelvic pain. Starting at the skin and working inward, we
have the muscles and fascia, bladder, peritoneum, uterus, ovaries, fallopian
tubes... Pictures
... READ EXCERPTS »
Chronic pain can affect a person 24 hours a day. What causes chronic pain? And how can you get some relief?
If you are suffering from abnormal bleeding, you may have submucus fibroid tumors. These tumors can cause severe cramping, fatigue, heavy menstrual...
For many doctors, hysteroscopy represents a great leap forward in gynecology. Others have been slower to embrace this new technology. What should...
For many women, any gynecologic procedure is an unattractive prospect, and something with a name like "hysteroscopy" sounds downright frightening. In...