Genitourinary & breast Flashcards
Glans of penis inspection & palpation
observe for tenderness, lesion, exudates, inflammation, placement of uretha
Attempt to reduce if foreskin present
Glans of penis inspection & palpation abnormal finding
phimosis
inflammation of glans
Shaft of penis inspection & palpation
observe tenderness, exudate, inflammtion, uretha meatus
shaft of penis inspection & palpation abnormal findings
vesicles, plagues, warts, ulcer may be sexually transmitted disease
scrotum inspection & palpation
observe for lesion, swelling, tenderness
scrotum inspection & palpation abnormal findings
swelling may indicate accumulation of fluid in scrotum
testes inspection & palpation & test
should feel smooth
if fluid-filled mass is palpated > further test: trtans-illumination test: red glow if fluid; opaque if mass
testes palpation & inspection & test abnormal result
no palpable testes: non-descent testes
pain, swelling: acte epididymitis
Spermatic cord inspection & palpation
pain, swelling, consistency, size
should felt firm, threadlike
Spermatic cord inspection & palpation abnormal finding
internal spermatic vein dilation: feel like a bag of worms
Male breast palpation & inspection
observe for swelling, skin changes, nipple exudates, lump
Male breast palpation & inspection abnormal result
smooth, tender, mobile disc is felt behind areola: male breast enlargement
inguinal canal palpation & inspection abnormal result
swelling, bulgles: inguinal hernia/ infectious process
digital rectal examination abnormal findings
~1cm protrusion of prostate gland: enlargement
irregular, hard nodule: carcinoma
Female: external genitalia inspection & palpation: normal & abnormal result
no swelling/ lesion/ exudate, equally distributed hair
enlargement: masculinization
discolouration & swelling: trauma