Genitourinary Surgery Flashcards
series of ridges produced by folding of the wall of an organ
Rugae
Smooth triangular region of the internal urinary bladder formed by the two urethral orifices and the internal urethral orifice
Trigone
A breakdown product of creatine, which is an important part of muscle and is removed by the kidneys.
Creatinine
Congenital deformities, anterior urethra terminates on the under surface of the penis or above the clitoris. The point at which the urethra terminates varies; distal to penoscrotal. Interferes with urination, fertilization, psychological problems for juvenile especially.
Hypospadias
tightness of the prepuces of the penis that prevents the retraction of the foreskin over glans penis
Phimosis
childhood malignant neoplasm of the kidney which presents a firm, painless mass whose enlargement may laterally distend the abdomen
Wilm’s tumor
inflammation of the glans penis
Balanitis
tumor of the kidney, cells resemble those from the adrenal cortex
Hypernephroma
malignant tumor affecting the adrenal glands
Neuroblastoma
adrenal of hypothalamus dysfunction or metabolic disorder resulting in weight gain, edema, hyperglycemia, hyperplasia
Cushing’s disease
male- serous fluid collects, causing swelling near testes/spermatic cord
female- fluid accumulates in the tunica vaginalis
Hydrocele
testicle becomes twisted on the spermatic cord
torsion testicle
distention of the pelvis and calyces of the kidney from urinary retention
Hydronephrosis
blood in urine
Hematuria
measures the waste products of protein metabolism
Blood urine nitrogen (BUN)
removal of a stone or stones through the opening made in the renal pelvis
Pyelolithotomy
Usually the _____ kidney is several centimeters lower than the _____ because the liver rests superior and anterior to the _____ kidney.
A) Left; right; right
B) Right; left; right
C) Left; right; left
D) Right; left; left
B
Right; Left; Right