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Differential Diagnosis for 68 year old male taking Viagra and noticing blood in semen

  • Single most likely diagnosis
    • Hematospermia due to sildenafil (Viagra) use: This is a known side effect of phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors like sildenafil, which can cause bleeding into the seminal vesicles or other parts of the male reproductive system.
  • Other Likely diagnoses
    • Prostatitis: Inflammation of the prostate gland can cause bleeding into the semen, and is a common condition in older men.
    • Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH): Enlargement of the prostate gland can cause bleeding into the semen, especially in older men.
    • Urethritis: Inflammation of the urethra can cause bleeding into the semen, and can be caused by infection or other factors.
  • Do Not Miss (ddxs that may not be likely, but would be deadly if missed.)
    • Prostate cancer: Although less likely, prostate cancer can cause bleeding into the semen, and is a potentially life-threatening condition if not diagnosed and treated promptly.
    • Testicular cancer: Testicular cancer can cause bleeding into the semen, and is a potentially life-threatening condition if not diagnosed and treated promptly.
    • Urethral cancer: Urethral cancer is a rare but potentially life-threatening condition that can cause bleeding into the semen.
  • Rare diagnoses
    • Amyloidosis: A rare condition in which abnormal proteins accumulate in various parts of the body, including the reproductive system, and can cause bleeding into the semen.
    • Vasculitis: Inflammation of the blood vessels can cause bleeding into the semen, and is a rare condition that can be associated with various underlying diseases.
    • Trauma: Physical trauma to the genital area can cause bleeding into the semen, although this would typically be associated with other symptoms such as pain or swelling.

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