Chapter 9 Pathologic Conditions, Clinical Tests, And Procedures

Question 1

Carcinoma of the testes

Answer 1

Malignant tumor of the testicles

Question 2

Cryptorchidism; cryptochism

Answer 2

Undescended testicles; failure of one or both testes to move into the scrotum as the male fetus develops

Question 3

Hydrocele

Answer 3

Sac of clear fluid in the scrotum

Question 4

Testicular torsion

Answer 4

Twisting of the spermatic cord

Question 5

Varicocele

Answer 5

Enlarged, dilated veins near the testicles

Question 6

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

Answer 6

Benign growth of cells within the prostate gland.

Question 7

Carcinoma of the prostate

Answer 7

Malignant tumor of the prostate gland

Question 8

Hypospadias

Answer 8

Congenital abnormality in which male urethral opening is on the undersurface of the penis, instead of at its tip.

Question 9

Phimosis

Answer 9

Narrowing of the opening of the prepuce over the glans penis.

Question 10

Chlamydial infection

Answer 10

Bacteria invade the urethra and reproductive tract of man and woman.

Question 11

Gonorrhea

Answer 11

Inflammation of the genital tract mucosa, caused by infection with gonocci (berry-shaped bacteria)

Question 12

Herpes genitalia

Answer 12

Infection of the skin and genital mucosa, caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV) and marked by blisters.

Question 13

Human papillomavirus

Answer 13

Infection of the skin and mucous membrane in the anogenital region by the human papillomavirus

Question 14

Syphilis

Answer 14

Chronic STI caused by a spirochete (spiral-shaped bacterium).

Question 15

PSA test

Answer 15

Measures levels of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in the blood.

Question 16

Semen analysis

Answer 16

Ejaculated fluid is examined microscopically

Question 17

Castration

Answer 17

Surgical excision (removal) of testicles or ovaries. Inhibits hormone secretion to prevent breast cancer and prostate cancer.

Question 18

Circumcision

Answer 18

Surgical removal of the prepuce (foreskin) of the penis

Question 19

Digital rectal examination (DRE)

Answer 19

Finger palpation through the anal canal and rectum to examine the prostate gland.

Question 20

Photoselective vaporization of the prostate (GreenLight PVP)

Answer 20

Removal of tissue to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) using a green light (laser TURP).

Question 21

Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)

Answer 21

Excision of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) using a resectoscope through the urethra.

Question 22

Vasectomy

Answer 22

Removing a piece of each vas deferens (bilateral) and tying off each end.