Congenital, Inflammation & Cancers of the Penis Flashcards
What is hypospadiasis?
When the urethra comes out below the penis on the ventral surface
In hypospadiasis the urethra will come out on the (Dorsal/Ventral) surface of the penis?
Ventral
What is epispadiasis?
When the urethra comes out above the penis on the dorsal surface
In epispadiasis the urethra will come out on the (Dorsal/Ventral) surface of the penis?
Dorsal
Hypospadiasis is more common in what population?
Premature infants
What part of the penis is erectile tissue that fills with blood?
Corpus cavernosum
Hypospadiasis and epispadiasis can cause infertility (TRUE/FALSE)?
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(Parasympathetics/Sympathetics) control an erection?
Parasympathetics
(Parasympathetics/Sympathetics) control ejaculation?
Sympathetics
What is phimosis?
Inability to retract the prepuce (foreskin) over the glans penis
What is the prepuce?
Foreskin
How does phimosis occur?
Incomplete apoptosis or preputial adhesion
Phimosis can be associated with a higher chance of malignancy with poor hygiene later in life (TRUE/FALSE)?
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What is paraphimosis?
Inability for retracted foreskin to RETURN over the glans causing interruption of venous and lymphatic return leading to glans swelling
Paraphimosis can lead to what complications in the penis?
Venous and lymphatic obstruction resulting in glans swelling and strangulation
What is Peyronie disease?
Idiopathic asymmetric fibrosis of the penile shaft accompanied by a painful erector
Peyronie disease does not decrease fertility (TRUE/FALSE)?
22 year old male patient presents to your office complaining that us having difficulty during sex due to the curvature of his penis. He reports that his penis curves hard to the left and his erections are painful. He states that his angle of coitus is almost 90 degrees perpendicular to his partner upon insertion. What is the likely diagnosis for his condition?
Peyronie disease
What is balanitis?
Inflammation of the glans penis
What is posthitis?
Inflammation of the prepuce (foreskin)
Balantitis is a non-specific term for inflammation of the _____________?
Glans penis
Posthitis is a non-specific term for inflammation of the ________________?
Prepuce (foreskin)
What is the first part of the urethra?
Prostatic urethra
What is the second part of the urethra and where does it pass over?
Membranous urethra passing over the urogenital diaphragm
What muscles make up the urogenital diaphragm?
Levator ani and coccygeus
What is the third part of the urethra?
Spongy urethra
What is the fourth and final part of the urethra?
Penile urethra
How does herpes genitalis present?
Painful vesicles on the glands and/or shaft of the penis
What is the etiologic agent of herpes genitalis?
Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) 1 or 2
Herpes Simplex Virus 1 (HSV1) is primarily responsible for _____________ herpes above the belt line?
Oral
Herpes Simplex Virus 2 (HSV2) is primarily responsible for _______________ herpes below the belt line?
Genital
Herpes genitalis is caused by a (Virus/Bacteria)?
Virus
24 year old male patient presents to your office complaining of painful blisters on the shaft of his penis. The blisters are raised vesicles that appear to be fluid filled. The patient reports being sexually active and does not use protection. He also has a sore on his lower lip. What does this person likely have and what is the causative agent(s)?
Herpes genitalis caused by HSV 1 or 2
Herpes genitalis presents as _______________________ on the glans or shaft of the penis?
Painful vesicles