Chapter 13 The Male Pelvis Flashcards
What would be the most likely sonographic appearance of a seminoma?
Hypoechoic
What is the most common cancer found in men?
Prostate cancer
Sonographic feature of testicular abscess:
Hyperemic flow around the abscess but not within it
The most common location of prostatic cancer is the:
Peripheral zone
The most common location of a varicocele is:
The left side of the scrotum
The most common germ cell tumor of the testis is the:
Seminoma
The term cryptorchidism denotes:
One or both testicles have not descended into the scrotum
Spermatogenesis occur within the:
Seminiferous tubules
The endocrine function of the testicles is to produce:
Testosterone
____techniques is useful for providing sonographic evidence of a varicocele
Valsalva maneuver
The lack of the normal fixation of the testis to the posterior scrotal wall is:
Bell-clapper deformity
Dilated veins of a varicocele will measure:
> 2mm
Zinner syndrome consists of unilateral renal agenesis, ejaculatory duct obstruction and:
Seminal vesicle cysts
Acute onset of testicular pain at rest is a common clinical finding with:
Testicular torsion
The most common location of a hydrocele is:
Between the two layers of the tunica vaginalis
The exocrine function of the testicles is to produce:
Sperm
Painful curvature of the penis and impotence is?
Peyronie disease
What is the most common malignancy of the penis?
Squamous cell carcinoma
A simple fluid collection surrounding the testis is:
Hydrocele
What is the most common correctable cause of male infertility?
Varicocele
_____houses the male urethra?
Corpus spongiosum
The blue dot sign is indicative of:
Torsion of the testicular appendage
What lab value can be assessed as a tumor marker to evaluate a patient for testicular malignancy?
Alpha-fetoprotein
What scrotal abnormality is caused by incompetent valves within the pampiniform plexus?
Varicocele
A common cyst most often seen in the head of the epididymis that contains nonviable sperm is the:
Spermatocele
Primary varicocele are associated with:
- Left-sided location
- Infertility
- Palpable extratesticular mass
A dilated group of veins found within the scrotum is called?
Varicocele
Describe a spermatocele:
A cyst, found within the head of epididymis, that may contain debris
_____is a benign intratesticular mass that typically has a whorled or onion skin sonographic appearance?
Epidermoid cyst
Enlargement of the prostate in older men is most often caused by:
Benign prostatic hypertrophy
During a sonographic exam of the right testis, you visualize multiple small cysts located along the mediastinum testis:
Tubular ectasia of the rete testis
The most common location of BPH is the:
Transitional zone
Secondary varicoceles are most likely associated with:
- Right-sided location
- Hepatomegaly
- Renal mass
What is the most common malignancy of the testicules?
Seminoma
Components of the spermatic cord?
- Testicular artery
- Cremaster muscle
- Lymph nodes
______extends posteriorly and enters each testicle to help form the mediastinum tests
Tunica albuginea
Beneath the layers of the tunica vaginalis, the testis is also intimately, surrounded by a dense fibrous layer called:
Tunica albuginea
The tunica vaginalis consists of:
Parietal and closely applied visceral covering
Each testis is surrounded by a double layer of tissue called the:
Tunica vaginalis
_____occurs within the seminiferous tubules that are found throughout each testicle
Spermatogenesis
Internally the scrotum is divided by the:
Tunica dartos
The scrotum is externally divided at the midline into two compartments by a structure known as:
Median Raphe
When descending, the testicles may become trapped anywhere along this path and consequently never completely descend is known as:
Cryptorchidism
By _____weeks, the testicles descend into the scrotum
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_____is responsible for storing sperm in order for them to mature and transports sperm into the ductus (VAS) deferens
Epididymis
The _____is attached to the testicle and the posterior scrotal wall
Epididymis
The ejaculatory ducts are formed by the union of the:
Seminal vesicles and Ductus deferens
Clinical findings of peyronie disease
- Impotence
- Painful erections
- Area of scar tissue can typically be palpated
- Marked curvature of the penis
______surrounds the corpus cavernosa and partially covers the corpus spongiosum
Tunica albugenia
The male urethra is housed within the _____which is situated ventrally
Corpus spongiosum
The penis is covered with skin and subsequently a dense fibrous tissue termed:
Back fascia