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CH14 - Male Genital System Pathology Flashcards

1
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What is the hypospadias?

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Opening of urethra on inferior surface of penis

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What is hypospadias due to?

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failure of the urethral folds to dose

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What is epispadias?

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opening of urethra on superior surface of penis

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What is epispadias due to?

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abnormal positioning of the genital tubercle

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What is epispadias associated with?

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bladder exstrophy

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What is condyloma acuminatum?

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Benign warty growth on genital skin

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What is condyloma acuminatum due to?

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HPV type 6 or 11; characterized by koilocytic change

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What is lymphogranuloma venereum?

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Necrotizing granulomatous inflammation of the inguinal lymphatics and lymph nodes

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What is lymphogranuloma venereum caused by?

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sexually transmitted disease caused by Chlamydia trachomatis (serotypes L1-L3)

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What eventually happens to lymphogranuloma venereum?

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it heals with fibrosis; perianal involvement may result in rectal stricture

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What is squamous cell carcinoma for the penis?

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Malignant proliferation of squamous cells of penile skin

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What are the risk factors for squamous cell carcinoma of the penis?

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1) high risk HPV (2/3 of cases) 2) Lack of circumcision

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Why is a lack of circumcision a risk factor for squamous cell carcinoma of the penis?

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foreskin acts as a nidus for inflammation and irritation if not properly maintained

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| In squamous cell carcinoma of the penis what are the precursor in situ lesions?</p>

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| 1) Bowen disease 2) Erythroplasia of Queyrat 3) Bowenoid papulosis (only CIS with no predisposition for invasion)</p>

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What is Bowen disease?

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in situ carcinoma of the penile shaft or scrotum that presents as leukoplakia

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What is erythroplasia of queyrat?

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in situ carcinoma on the glans that presents as erythroplakia

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What is bowenoid papulosis?

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in situ carcinoma that presents as multiple reddish papules

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In whom is bowenoid papulosis seen?

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Seen in younger patients (40s) relative to Bowen disease and erythroplasia of Queyrat

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How invasive is bowenoid papulosis?

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Does not progress to invasive carcinoma

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What is cryptorchidism?

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Failure of testicle to descend into the scrotal sac

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Where do the testicles normally develop?

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in the abdomen and then descend into the scrotal sac as the fetus grows.

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What is the most common congenital male reproductive abnormality and how often is it seen?

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Cryptorchidism and is seen in 1% of male infants

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What is orchiopexy?

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Operation to bring undescended testicle into scrotum

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What happens in most cases of cryptorchidism?

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most cases resolve spontaneously; otherwise, orchiopexy is performed before 2 years of age.

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What are the complications for cryptorchidism?

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they include testicular atrophy with infertility and increased risk for seminoma.

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What is orchitis?

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Inflammation of the testicle

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What are the causes for orchitis?

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1) Chlamydia trachomatis (serotypes D-K) or Neisseria gonorrhoeae 2) Escherichia coli and Pseadomonas 3) mumps virus 4) autoimmune orchitis

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In whom is orchitis caused by Chlamydia trachomatis (serotypes D-K) or Neisseria gonorrhoeae seen in and what happens as a result?

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young adults. Increased risk of sterility, but libido is not affected because Leydig cells are spared.

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In whom is orchitis caused by Escherichia coli and Pseadomonas seen in and what happens as a result?

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older adults and what results is that urinary tract infection pathogens spread into the reproductive tract.

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In whom is orchitis caused by the mumps virus seen and what is the result?

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Seen in teenage males and there is an increased risk for infertility; testicular inflammation is usually not seen in children < 10 years old.

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31
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What is autoimmune orchitis characterized by?

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granulomas involving the seminiferous tubules

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What is testicular torsion?

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twisting of the spermatic cord; thin-walled veins become obstructed leading to congestion and hemorrhagic infarction

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What is testicular torsion usually due to?

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congenital failure of testes to attach to the inner lining of the scrotum via the processus vaginalis

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How does testicular torsion present?

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in adolescents with sudden testicular pain and absent cremasteric reflex

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What is a varicocele?

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dilation of the spermatic vein due to impaired drainage

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What does a varicocele present as?

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scrotal swelling with a bag of worms appearance

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To what side does the varicocele present?

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usually left sided;

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Why does a varicocele present as left sided?

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Because the left testicular vein drains into the left renal vein, while the right testicular vein drains directly into the IVC.

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What is the varicocele associated with?

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left-sided renal cell carcinoma; RCC often invades the renal vein.

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In whom is the varicocele seen?

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in a large percentage of infertile males

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What is a hydrocele?

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Fluid collection within the tunica vaginalis

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42
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What is the tunica vaginalis?

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it is a serous membrane that covers the testicle as well as the internal surface of the scrotum.

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What is the tunica vaginalis associated with?

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incomplete closure of the processus vaginalis leading to communication with the peritoneal cavity (infants) or blockage of lymphatic drainage (adults)

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How does the hydrocele present?

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as scrotal swelling that can be transluminated

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45
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From where do testicular tumors arise?

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from germ cells or sex cord-stroma

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What do testicular tumors present as?

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a firm, painless testicular mass that cannot be transluminated

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47
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When are testicular tumors biopsied?

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usually not biopsied due to risk of seeding the scrotum; removed via radical orchiectomy

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48
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Are testicular tumors benign or malignant?

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Most testicular tumors are malignant germ cell tumors.

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49
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What are the testicular germ cell tumors?

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Seminoma, Nonseminoma, embryonal carcinoma, Volc sac tumor, choriocarcinoma, teratoma, milted germ cells

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What is the most common type of testicular tumor?

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Germ cell tumors (> 95% of cases)

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In whom do the most common type of testicular tumor usually occur?

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between 15-40 years of age

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What are the risk factors for germ cell testicular tumors?

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include cryptorchidism and Klinefelter syndrome

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53
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What are germ cell testicular tumors divided into?

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seminoma and nonseminoma

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54
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What are seminomas?

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It is 55% of testicular tumor cases and are highly responsive to radiotherapy, metastasize late, and have an excellent prognosis,

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What is the prognosis for seminomas?

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Excellent prognosis

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What are nonseminomas?

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It is 45% of cases and show variable response to treatment and often metastasize early.

57
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What is seminoma?

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it is a malignant tumor comprised of large cells with clear cytoplasm and central nuclei (resemble spermatogonia); forms a homogeneous mass with no hemorrhage or necrosis

58
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What is the most common testicular tumor?

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Seminoma; resembles ovarian dysgerminoma

59
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In rare cases of seminoma what may be produced?

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Beta-hCG

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What is the prognosis for seminoma?

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Its good and responds to radiotherapy

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What is embryonal carcinoma?

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it is a malignant tumor comprised of immature, primitive cells that may produce glands, forms a hemorrhagic mass with necrosis

62
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Describe embryonal carcinoma.

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It is aggressive, with early hematogenous spread

63
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What is the reaction of embryonal carcinoma to chemotherapy?

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It may result in differentiation into another type of germ cell tumor (e.g., teratoma).

64
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What increased levels may be present in embryonal carcinoma?

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Increased AFP or beta-hCG may be present

65
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What is yolk sac tumor?

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It?s a germ cell tumor. (endodermal sinus) tumor is a malignant tumor that resembles yolk sac elements.

66
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What is the most common testicular tumor in children?

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Volk sac (endodermal sinus)

67
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What is seen on histology for embryonal carcinoma?

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Schiller-Duval bodies (glomerulus-like structures) are seen on histology

68
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In embryonal carcinoma what levels are characteristically elevated?

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AFP

69
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For germ cell testicular tumors, what is choriocarcinoma?

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It is a malignant tumor of syncyliotrophohlasts and cytotrophoblasts

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What are cytotrophoblasts?

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placenta-like tissue, but villi are absent

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How does choriocarcinoma spread?

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It spreads early via blood

72
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What are syncyliotrophoblasts?

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They are the epithelial covering of highly vascular embryonic placental villi

73
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What levels are elevated in syncyliotrophoblasts?

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beta-hCG is characteristically elevated and may lead to hyperthyroidism or gynecomastia (beta-subunit of hCG is similar to that of FSH, LH, and TSH)

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What is a teratoma?

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it is a tumor composed of mature fetal tissue derived from two or three embryonic layers

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How is a teratoma in males different from a teratoma in females?

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It is malignant in males (as opposed to females)

76
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What levels may be increased in a teratoma?

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AFP or beta-hCG may be increased

77
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What happens in a milted germ cell testicular tumor?

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Germ cell tumors are usually mixed.

78
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What is the prognosis for a milted germ cell tumor?

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Prognosis is based on the worst component of the mixed germ cell tumor

79
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What are sexcord stromal tumors?

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Tumors that resemble sex cord-stromal tissues of the testicle; usually benign

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What are leydig cell tumors?

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they usually produce androgen, causing precocious puberty in children or gynecomastia in adults,

81
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In leydig cell tumors, what may be seen on histology?

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Reinke crystals

82
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What are sertoli cell tumors comprised of?

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tubules and is usually clinically silent.

83
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What is lymphoma (testicle)?

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Most common cause of a testicular mass in males > 60 years old; often bilateral

84
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What cell type is usually involved with lymphoma of the testicle?

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It?s usually of diffuse large B-cell type

85
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What is the prostate?

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Small, round organ that lies at the base of the bladder encircling the urethra

86
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What is the location of the prostate?

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anterior to the rectum;

87
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What is palpated in a DRE?

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posterior aspect of prostate is palpable by digital rectal exam (DRE),

88
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What does the prostate consist of?

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glands and stroma

89
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What are the glands of the prostate composed of?

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an inner layer of luminal cells and an outer layer of basal cells; secretes alkaline, milky fluid that is added to sperm and seminal vesicle fluid to make semen.

90
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How are the glands and stroma of the prostate maintained?

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by androgens.

91
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What is acute prostatitis?

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Its acute inflammation of the prostate; usually due to bacteria

92
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What are the most common causes of acute prostatitis in young adults?

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Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae

93
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What are common causes of acute prostatitis in older adults?

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Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas

94
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How does acute prostatitis present?

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Presents as dysuria with fever and chills

95
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How does the prostate present with acute prostatitis?

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it is lender and boggy on digital rectal exam

96
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In acute prostatitis what does the prostatic secretions show?

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Prostatic secretions show WBCs; culture reveals bacteria.

97
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What is chronic prostatitis?

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Chronic inflammation of prostate

98
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How does chronic prostatitis present?

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It presents as dysuria with pelvic or low back pain

99
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What do prostatic secretions in chronic prostatitis show?

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WBCs, but cultures are negative,

100
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What is benigin prostatic hyperplasia?

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It is hyperplasia of prostatic stroma and glands

101
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What is the probability of BPH resulting in cancer?

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Age-related change (present in most men by the age of 60 years); no increased risk for cancer

102
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What is BPH related to?

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dihydrotestosterone (DHT)

103
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What is testosterone converted to? Where? By what?

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Converted to DHT by 5 alpha-reductase in stromal cells

104
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What does DHT act on?

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the androgen receptor of stromal and epithelial cells resulting in hyperplastic nodules

105
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Where does BPH occur?

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in the central periurethral zone of the prostate

106
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What are the clinical features for BPH?

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They include 1. Problems starting and stopping urine stream 2. Impaired bladder emptying with increased risk for infection and hydronephrosis 3. Dribbling 4. Hypertrophy of bladder wall smooth muscle; increased risk for bladder diverticula 5. Microscopic hematuria may be present. 6. Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is often slightly elevated (usually less than 4 ng/mL) due to the increased number of glands;

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Why is PSA elevated in BPH, and what is the effect of this?

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Because PSA is made by prostatic glands and liquefies semen

108
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What is the range for PSA in patients with BPH?

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4-10ng/ml

109
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What is the treatment for BPH?

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Alpha 1-antagonist (e.g., terazosin) to relax smooth muscle and 5 alpha reductase inhibitor

110
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For BPH, what must be considered as a side effect of the treatment?

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The alpha-1 antagonist also relaxes vascular smooth muscle lowering blood pressure

111
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How is the side effect for the treatment of BPH taken into consideration?

A

Selective alpha 1A-antagonists (e.g., tamsulosin) are used in normotensive individuals to avoid effects on blood vessels

112
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What does 5a-reductase inhibitor do for BPH?

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It blocks the conversion of testosterone to DHT

113
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How long does it take to produce results in treating BPH with 5 alpha reductase?

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Takes months to produce results

114
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What other effects does 5 alpha reductase have when treating BPH?

A

Its also useful for male pattern baldness and has side effects are gynecomastia and sexual dysfunction

115
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What is prostate adenocarcinoma?

A

malignant proliferation of prostatic glands

116
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What is the most common cancer in men?

A

Prostate adenocarcinoma

117
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What is the 2nd most common cause of cancer-related death?

A

Prostate adenocarcinoma

118
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What are the risk factors for prostate adenocarcinoma?

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they include age, race (African Americans > Caucasians > Asians), and diet high in saturated fats.

119
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How does prostatic carcinoma most often present clinically?

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silent

120
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Where does prostate carcinoma usually arise?

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in the peripheral, posterior region of the prostate and, hence, does not produce urinary symptoms early on

121
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When does screening for prostate adenocarcinoma begin?

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at the age of 50 years with DRE and PSA

122
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What are normal serum PSA levels?

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it increases with age due to BPH (2.5 ng/mL for ages 40-49 years vs. 7.5 ng/mL for ages 70 - 79 years)

123
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What levels of PSA would be worrisome at any age?

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> 10 ng/dL is highly worrisome at any age

124
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What aspect of PSA might be suggestive of cancer?

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Decreased % free-PSA is suggestive of cancer (cancer makes bound PSA)

125
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What is required to confirm prostatic carcinoma?

A

Prostatic biopsy is required to confirm the presence of carcinoma

126
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What does prostate carcinoma show?

A

small, invasive glands with prominent nucleoli

127
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What is the grading system for prostate carcinoma?

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Gleason grading system is based on architecture alone (and not nuclear atypia)

128
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What is the Gleason grading system?

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  1. Multiple regions of the tumor are assessed because architecture varies from area to area. 2. A score (1-5) is assigned for two distinct areas and then added to produce a final score (2-10). 3. Higher score suggests worse prognosis.
129
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In prostate carcinoma spread to what areas are common?

A

lumbar spine or pelvis is common;

130
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The spread of prostate carcinoma to the lumbar spine or pelvis results in what?

A

osteoblastic metastases

131
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For osteoblastic metastases or prostate carcinoma to the lumbar spine or pelvis, how does it present?

A

it presents as low back pain and increased serum alkaline phosphatase, PSA, and prostatic acid phosphatase (PAP)

132
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When is prostatectomy performed?

A

it is performed for localized disease

133
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What is advanced prostate carcinoma treated with?

A

hormone suppression to reduce testosterone and DHT

134
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What are used in hormone suppression for the treatment of advanced prostate carcinoma?

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Continuous GnRH analogs (e.g., leuprolide) and flutamide

135
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What does continuous GnRH analog (used in hormone suppression treatment of prostate carcinoma) do?

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it shuts down the hypothalamus (LH and FSH are reduced)

136
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What does flutamide (used in hormone suppression treatment of prostate carcinoma) do?

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it acts as a competitive inhibitor at the androgen receptor

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