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Which of the following are correct regarding pathology of stress urinary incontinence? 

1. Hypermobility of urethra 

2. Ascend of bladder neck and proximal urethra above diaphragm 

3. Lowered urethral pressure 

4. Increased detrusor activity 

Select the answer using the code given below.

The correct answer is
1 and 3

Stress Urinary Incontinence Pathology Explained

The question asks to identify the correct pathological features associated with Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI).

Statement Analysis

  • 1. Hypermobility of urethra: This is a primary characteristic of SUI. Weakness in the pelvic floor muscles and supportive tissues causes the urethra and bladder neck to move excessively downwards and backwards during increased abdominal pressure, leading to leakage. This statement is correct.
  • 2. Ascend of bladder neck and proximal urethra above diaphragm: This statement is incorrect. In SUI, the bladder neck and proximal urethra typically descend or become hypermobile downwards, not ascend.
  • 3. Lowered urethral pressure: Reduced intrinsic sphincter function, often referred to as intrinsic sphincter deficiency (ISD), results in lower urethral closure pressure. This makes it difficult for the urethra to remain closed against increases in intra-abdominal pressure. This statement is correct.
  • 4. Increased detrusor activity: This is the primary pathology associated with urge incontinence, characterized by involuntary bladder muscle contractions, not stress incontinence. SUI is related to urethral support failure. This statement is incorrect.

Conclusion

The correct pathological features of stress urinary incontinence are urethral hypermobility and lowered urethral pressure.

Therefore, statements 1 and 3 are correct.

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