# 11: Mens Health Flashcards
testis twists on spermatic cord
Testicular torsion
Common Hx w/ Testicular Torsion (2 things)
Common Hx w/ Testicular Torsion
- trauma
- Cryptorchidism
Pt presents w/ sudden onset of severe unilateral testicular pain and swelling, N/V. Testis ttp, and high riding with absent cremesteric reflex
what is the best test for Dx it
most likely Dx
Test = URGENT US (see if flow present)
dx = Tesituclar torsion
Tx of Testicular torsion
- non-surgical
- surgical
Tx of Testicular torsion
- non-surgical = manual detorsion (open book)
- surgical detorsion and orchiplexy
erection > 4 hrs
Priaprism
Priaprism
- two main causes
- 2 types - which is MC and more emergent
Priaprism
- causes = SCD, meds
- types
- ischemic = MC and more emergent
- non-ischemic
Priaprism Med Causes
- what 3 meds typically cause it
Priaprism Med causes (think ED drugs)
- NO
- PDE 5 Inhib
- Trazadone
Ischemic vs Non ishchemic Priaprism
- which a/w impaired relaxation of cavernosal smooth muscle
- which is a/w fistula formation, more gradual, trauma related
- which usu resolves on it own
Ischemic vs Non ishchemic Priaprism
- ischemic = a/w impaired relaxation of cavernosal smooth muscle
- non-ischemic = a/w fistula formation, more gradual, trauma related
- non-ischemic usu resolves on its own
Tx of ischemic priaprism
- what is med given
- what can also be done in addition to med
Tx of ischemic priaprism
- med = phenylephrine (intracavernosal sympathomimetic)
and/or aspiration
cant retract foreskin
vs
entrapment of foreskin behind glans (cant replace foreskin)
phimosis = cant retract foreskin
paraphimosis = entrapment of foreskin behind glans (cant replace foreskin)
Phimosis vs Paraphimosis
- which is a/w purulent d/c
- which is a/w eyrthema of glans
- which is emergency
Phimosis vs Paraphimosis
- Phimosis = a/w purulent d/c
- Paraphimosis = a/w eyrthema of glans
- PARAphimosis = EMERGENCY
Tx of phimosis
- main tx
- rare procedure
- infection –>
Tx of phimosis
- main tx = steroid creams
- rare procedure = circumcision
- infection –> antigfungals/ABXs
Tx of paraphimosis (emergent)
- 2 options
- what to consider after initial tx
Tx of paraphimosis (emergent)
- 2 options= manual or surgical reduction
- consider circumcision after initial tx
24 y/o pt presents w/ heaviness, L sided dull ache in scrotum, fever, chills, pain radiating up L flank. On exam you note a swollen/enlarged epididymis. UA shows pyuria, bacteria and cultures are +
Dx and 2 ABXs for Tx?
Dx = epididymitis
Tx = Ceftriaxone + Doxycyline
What is Tx for pts w/epididymitis who are older than 35
Tx for pts w/epididymitis > 35 y/o = Cipro