Chapter 9 Pathology

Question 1

cryptorchidism

Answer 1

undescended testicles

Question 2

hydorcele

Answer 2

sac of clear fluid in the scrotum

Question 3

testicular torsion

Answer 3

twisting of the spermatic cord

Question 4

varicocele

Answer 4

enlarged, dilated veins near the testicle

Question 5

benign prostatic hyperplasia

Answer 5

benign growth of cells within the prostate gland

Question 6

hypospadias

Answer 6

congenital abnormality which the male urethra opening is on the undersurface of the penis, instead of at the tip

Question 7

chlamydial infection

Answer 7

bacterial invasion of the urethra and reproductive tract

Question 8

gonorrhea

Answer 8

inflammation of the genital tract mucosa, caused by infection with gonococci

Question 9

herpes genitalis

Answer 9

infection of skin and genital mucosa, caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV)

Question 10

human papillomavirus (HPV) infection

Answer 10

infection on the skin and mucous membranes in the anogenital region by the human papillomavirus

Question 11

syphilis

Answer 11

chronic STI caused by a spirochete (spiral shaped bacterium)

Question 12

PSA test

Answer 12

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

Question 13

semen analysis

Answer 13

microscopic examinatin of ejaculated fluid

Question 14

castration

Answer 14

surgical excision of testicles or ovaries

Question 15

circumcision

Answer 15

surgical procedure to remove the prepuce of the penis

Question 16

digital rectal examination

Answer 16

finger palpation through the anal canal and rectum to examine the prostate gland

Question 17

photoselective raporization of the prostate (GreenLight PVP)

Answer 17

removal of tissue to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) using a green light laser

Question 18

transurethral resection of the prostate

Answer 18

excision of benign prostatic hyperplasia using a resectoscope through the urethra

Question 19

vasectomy

Answer 19

bilateral surgical removal of a part of the vas deferens