Genitourinary Flashcards
What is the most common type of kidney stone?
Calcium: 85% of stones
What is the most specific imaging modality for diagnosing kidney stones?
CT
Will a spermatocele transilluminate?
Yes
A kidney stone of less than what size will likely pass on its own?
Less than 5mm
List 3 possible txs for stress incontinence in women
Kegels
Estrogen therapy
Surgical placement of a urethral sling
A 65 yo male presents with frequency. On DRE you feel an elastic moderately enlarged prostate. What is the most likely dx?
BPH
A PSA above what level should start to make you concerned?
> 4.0
Give 2 major risk factors for erectile dysfunction.
Diabetes
HTN
Depression
Coronary artery disease
List one major risk factor for bladder CA
Smoking
Define paraphimosis
Foreskin is retracted and cannot be reduced
Which problem is an emergency: phimosis or paraphimosis?
Paraphimosis
What is the name of the condition that involves fibrous scar tissue in the penis causing a curvature of the erect penis?
Peyronie’s disease
Both testicles should be descended by what age?
3 months
Feeling a bag of worms in the scrotum should make you think of what dx?
Varicocele
A fluid filled painless mass found in the scrotum which transilluminates should make you think of what dx?
Hydrocele
What is the first line tx for a varicocele?
Watchful waiting unless there is question of fertility
Name the sign which is defined as decreased pain with scrotal elevation.
Prehn’s sign
Maltese crosses in the urine should make you think of what dx?
Nephrotic syndrome
What is the imaging study of choice if you suspect bladder cancer?
Cystoscopy and biopsy
What is the most likely dx for a free floating, painless, cystic mass found posterior and superior to the testis?
Spermatocele
What age range is typically associated with testicular torsion?
10-20 yo
Where is the epididymis found?
It is found at the posterior upper pole.
What is the best imaging to r/o testicular torsion?
Doppler u/s for decreased blood flow to the testes
What are the 2 most common causes of epididymitis?
Neisseria gonorrhea and chlamydia
What medication classes are ex’ed IOT help prevent chronic renal failure in diabetes patients?
ACEIs or ARBs
Will epididymitis feel better c scrotal elevation?
Yes