disease of testis and penis Flashcards
list the stages of sperm development
spermatogonia > primary spermatocytes (diploid) > secondary spermatocytes (haploid) > spermatids > spermatozoa
What is spermiogenesis
process of cytodifferentiation by which spermatids become spermatozoa
anatomy of tunica propria
surrounds the tubules. Composed of myofibroblasts and elastic fibers
anatomy of testis interstitial tissue
contains vessels, nerves, and Leydig cells (produces testosterone in response to LH)
anatomy of tunica vaginalis
outer layer of testis- derived from peritoneum during descent
histology of penile urethra
lined by transitional mucosa
histology of glans penis
covered by squamous mucosa
cryptorchidism- what is it
Congenital maldescent of one (75% of cases) or both (25%) testes. May be found anywhere along pathway of descent.
cryptorchidism histology
Atrophy begins as early as 2 years old. Germ cell development arrest, thickening of basement membrane and hyperplasia of Leydig cells, eventual hyaline replacement
cryptorchidism risks
risk of developing cancer in both the undescended testis plus the contralateral testis (less extent). Surgery may not reduce the risk
List causes of testicular atrophy
cryptorchidism, Atherosclerosis, Inflammation, Malnutrition, Hypopituitarism, Hormone therapy (prostate cancer), Klinefelter’s Syndrome
List congenital causes of male infertility
cryptorchidism, immotile cilia syndrome, anorchia, absent vas deferens
List acquired causes of male infertility
Torsion and infarction (traumatic/mechanical or vascular), varicocele, obstruction, inflammation
List hormonal abnormalities that cause male infertility
FHS, LH or GnRH deficiency
Klinefelters syndrome
Causes male infertility. 47, XXY. Tubular sclerosis with absence of elastic fibers. Leydig cell nodules (hyperplasia), elevated FSH/LH and decreased testosterone
causes of epididymitis and orchitis
Usually due to direct extension from urinary tract (vas deferens or lymphatics) and tends to effect epididymis first with subsequent orchitis.
compare causes of epididymitis and orchitis in children vs adults vs elderly
children: gram negative rods (urinary tract malformations). Sexually active adults: chlamydia trachomatis, N. gonorrhoeae. Elderly: enterobacteria.
epididymitis and orchitis histology
acute inflammation +/- abscesses
mumps orchitis histology
Mononuclear inflammatory infiltrate with interstitial edema +/- neutrophils