14.2 - Testicle Flashcards
1
Q
cryptorchidism presents an increased risk for what type of testicular tumor?
A
seminoma
2
Q
what organisms can cause orchitis is YOUNGER patients?
A
- c. trachomatis D-K
- n. gonorrhoeae
- mumps
3
Q
what organisms can cause orchitis is OLDER patients?
A
- e. coli
- pseudomonas
4
Q
“bag of worms” appearance
A
varicocele
5
Q
varicoceles are usually located on what side? why?
A
- left
- left testicular vein drains into renal vein at 90 degree angle
6
Q
varicoceles are associated with what type of cancer?
A
RCC
7
Q
left testicular vein drains into the ____________ and the right testicular vein drains into the ____________
A
- left renal vein
- IVC
8
Q
fluid collection within the tunica vaginalis
A
hydrocele
9
Q
what is the cause of a hydrocele?
A
incomplete closure of the processus vaginalis
10
Q
incomplete closure of the processus vaginalis can cause a ______________
A
hydrocele
