Exam 3 - GU Flashcards
When do testes descend into scrotum?
4-6 weeks before birth
Etiology of Cryptorchidism
Gubernaculum is not firmly attached to the scrotum causing the testis to not be pulled into the scrotum
Complications from Cryptorchidism?
- Infertility. Worse with bilateral.
- Testicular cancer, even if corrected.
Is ultrasound in cryptorchidism warranted prior to referral?
No. Doesn’t help with decision making process.
At what point/age should surgery be used to correct cryptorchidism?
If no spontaneous descent by 6 months of age. Surgery within 1 year.
What to counsel PT with hx of cryptorchidism?
Long-term risk of infertility and cancer risk.
First step in work-up for cryptorchidism?
Consult with specialist
How to definitely diagnose and treat cryptorchidism?
Laparoscopy
What type of hernia is seen with cryptorchidism?
Inguinal hernia
Inguinal hernia due to patent…?
Patent processes vaginalis
When does the Processes Vaginalis normally close?
Within the first year of life
Who gets Acquires Hydrocele? How?
Adults. Injury, infection, or inflammation.
Are pediatric hydrocele acquired or congenital?
Congenital. Resolve within 1st year of life.
A patient Processus Vaginalis causes what type of Hydrocele?
Communicating Hydrocele
When are Communicating Hydroceles usually discovered?
Infancy
What are Noncommunicating Hydroceles due to?
Minor trauma, inflammation
Acute Reactive Hydrocele due to
Epididymitis, testicular torsion, varicocele operation, or testicular tumor
What is a Hydrocele?
Cystic collection of fluid in testicle. Main cause of painless scrotal swelling.
Can a Hydrocele be transilluminated?
Yes!
What sort of imaging for Hydrocele? What to evaluate for
Scrotal Ultrasound- to evaluate for reactive hydrocele due to testicular neoplasm or other etiology
Tx for Idiopathic Hydrocele?
Oservation only. Surgical treatment only if increase pressure, pain, or chronic irritation of scrotal skin
Tx for Communicating Hydrocele?
Surgical closure of patent Processes Vaginalis
Etiology of Varicocele?
Dilation of panpiniform plexus. Left side 95% of time.
Why left side worse in Varicocele?
Left spermatic vein enters left renal vein at 90 degree angle
How does Varicocele cause male infertility?
Increased temp from increased venous flow inhibits spermatogenesis.
PE of Varicocele?
“Bag of worms”
What positon should a PT be in when examining for Varicocele?
Upright. Will disappear when supine.
DX for Varicocele?
Scrotal ultrasound
Etiology of Epididymitis? (Hint: diff for children and adults)
Children=Viral from mumps
Adults=Chlamydia under 35; E Coli or Kleb over 35
Raped or insidious onset in Epididymitis?
Insidious
S/Sx or Epididymitis?
Gradual over few days. Unilateral scrotal pain, erythema, swelling.
Phren’s sign in Epididymitis?
Yes. Relief of pain with elevation of scrotum.
Cremasteric reflex in Epididymitis?
Yes. Normal.
Dx of Epididymitis?
UA=Pyuria or bacteruria
Scrotal US=enlarged epididymis, increased testicular flow
Etiology of Orchitis?
Viral!
What is Orthitis?
Acute inflammation of testis secondary to infection
PE of Orchitis?
Very swollen and painful testis
What important to rule out with Orthitis?
Testicular torsion
Tx for Orchitis? Abx?
Supportive. Bed rest, hot/cold packs, analgesia, scrotal elevation.
Under 35 and sex-active=Ceft+Doxy or Ceft+Azith
Over 35=Add FLQ or Bactrim for Gram Negative coverage
Etiology in Testicular Torsion?
Spermatic cord twists and cuts off testicular blood supply. 180-720 degree twist.
Which side affected more in Testicular Torsion?
Left more than right
What is Bell Clapper deformity?
Hanging testy not attached to gubernaculum. In Testicular Torsion.
How does PT with Testicular Torsion walk?
Hunched over
S/Sx of Testicular Torsion?
Severe pain, N/V; red, swollen, tender scrotum
Testicular Torsion transilluminates?
NO! Non-illuminating mass.
Tunica Vaginalis and Testicular Torsion?
inappropriately high attachment of the tunica vaginalis ->testicle rotates freely on the spermatic cord within the tunica vaginalis
Phren Sign in Testicular Torsion?
NO!!!!!
Onset of pain in Testicular Torsion?
Sudden! Severe!
Cremasteric Reflex in Testicular Torsion?
NO!
Tx of Testicular Torsion?
Surgery to detorse within 6h to save the testicle
What is Phimosis?
Foreskin can’t be retracted over glans penis
When is Phimosis treated?
Difficulty urinating or with sex
Tx for Phimosis?
Steroid creams, manual stretching, change masturbation habits, presomething, circumcision
What is Paraphimosis?
Foreskin unable to be retracted back from behind the glans penis. Causes ischemia to glans penis!
Paraphimosis only occurs in who?
Uncircumcised or partially circumcised
Is Paraphimosis a urological emergency?
YES!
What can paraphimosis cause?
Gangrene and autoamputation!
Tx options for Paraphimosis?
Conservative=gentle retraction of foreskin
Surgery=dorsal slit, then circumcision
How is kidney stone formed?
Normally soluble material (Ca, PO4, uric acid) supersaturates the urine and begins the process of crystal formation
What are 60-80% of kidney stones made of?
Calcium stones. Ca oxalate > Ca phosphate
How does dehydration cause kidney stones?
Increased urine concentration
Stuvite Stones go along with which infection
UTI
S/Sx of nephrolithiasis?
Severe unilateral flank pain radiating to groin/testicle/labia. Pacing, rocking, writhing motion and unable to find position of comfort.