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Urethral cancer thM41WEKT0 (Diagnostic tests (Blood chemistry, Complete…
Urethral cancer
Definition
It is a disease in which malignant cells forms in the tissues of the urethra.
Causes
STIs
UTIs
Human papillomavirus(HPV)
Signs and symptoms
Bleeding
Trouble with urination
Nocturia
Incontinence
Discharge from the urethra
Lump in the perineum or penis
Painless lump in groin
Diagnostic tests
Blood chemistry
Complete blood count
Urinalysis
Urinecytology
CT scan
Digital rectal exam
Ureteroscopy
Pelvic exam
Biopsy
Physical exam and history taking
Urethrography
Treatment
Chemotherapy
Radiation
Partial penectomy
cystoprostatectomy
Cystourethrectomy
Lymph nodes dissection
Laser surgery
Surgery eg. open excision
Nursing care
Insertion of urethral catheter to maintain homeostasis and hemodynamics stability
Promote comfort
Prevent omplications
Provide information about the procedure
Pathophysiology
Malignant cells formed in the tissues spreads to other part of the body.
They travel through the lymph system to form tumours in other part of the body
Some cells travel through the blood to other areas to form tumours
