Author Question: Which glands are sometimes removed to prevent a recurrence of prostate or breast cancer? a. ... (Read 45 times)

yoroshambo · **on:** Jul 18, 2018

Which glands are sometimes removed to prevent a recurrence of prostate or breast cancer?

a. Pituitary
b. Epithelial
c. Adrenal
d. Thyroid

Question 2

In what procedure is the perineum incised between the scrotum and the anal sphincter in order to enucleate the prostate gland from its capsule?

a. Radical retropubic prostatectomy
b. Perineal prostatectomy
c. TURP
d. Suprapubic prostatectomy

jharrington11 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 18, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The adrenal glands are a large source of estrogens and may stimulate a recurrence or metastasis from prostate or breast cancer. A bilateral adrenalectomy may be performed to reduce the hormonal environment within the body.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
With the patient in extreme or high lithotomy position, dissection occurs between the scrotum and anal sphincter. The rectum is dissected from the posterior surface of the prostate or between the external anal sphincter and the rectum.