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14.2 Testicle Flashcards

1
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What is cryptorchidism?

A

Failure of the testicle to descend into the scrotal sac

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What is the most common congenital male reproductive abnormality?

A

Cryptorchidism

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3
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True or false: most cases of Cryptorchidism resolves spontaneously

A

True

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When is cryptorchidism treated?

A

Before 2 yo

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5
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What are the two major risks of not treating cryptorchidism?

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  • Testicular atrophy with infertility

- Seminoma

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What are the usual infectious causes of orchitis in young adults?

A

Chlamydia D-K or N. Gonorrhoeae

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What virus has a predilection for the testicles?

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Mumps

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What are the usual infectious causes of orchitis in older adults?

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E. Coli and pseudomonas

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What is the classic hallmark of autoimmune orchitis?

A

granulomas of the tubules of the testicle

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10
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What does testicular torsion lead to? Why?

A

Hemorrhagic infarction

Vein is compressed, but artery is not

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What predisposes people to testicular torsion?

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COngenital failure of the testes to attach to the inner lining of the scrotum

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12
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What is the classic presentation of testicular torsion?

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Sudden onset of testicular pain, and an absent cremasteric reflex

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13
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What is the role of the gubernaculum in adult males?

A

Anchors the testes within the scrotum

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14
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What is the role of the gubernaculum in adult females?

A

Ovarian ligament + round ligament of the uterus

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What is the role of the processus vaginalis in adult males?

A

Forms the tunica vaginalis

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What is the role of the processus vaginalis in adult females?

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Obliterated

17
Q

What is the cause of varicoceles, and what is the classic appearance?

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Dilation of the spermatic vein d/t impaired drainage

18
Q

Why are varicoceles more common on the left side?

A

Left testicular vein drains into the left renal vein, and may become blocked, particularly 2/2 renal cell CA

19
Q

What is a hydrocele?

A

Fluid collection in the incompletely closed processus vaginalis, or blockage of lymphatic drainage

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