Gu Flashcards
UA normal , edema and warmth of testicle and pain. Elevation increases pain
Testicular torsion
Elevation of testicle relieves pain
Epididmytis
Prehn sign
Elevation relieves pain in epididymitis not seen in testicular torsion
Causes of epididmytis
Gonorrhea/ chlamydia
Sexually active teen or sex Truama common risk factors
Chemical irritant
Structural abnormalities
Epididmytis s/s
scrotum pain SLOW BUT WORSENS OBSTRUCTIVE VOIDING dysuria Can have blood in urine Abnormal Ua could be or uti Fever N/v Edema and erythema Tender spermatic cord Normal cremation reflex Urethra discharge
Epididmytis dx
Ua : pyuria or bacteruria can be present
CBC: wbc increased
VCUG if urogenital issue or + Ua
STI/Std testing
Epididmytis management
Ice pack Elevation NSAIDS 1st: ceftriaxone 250 IM x1 dose & Doxycycline 100mg BID x10 days
Alternative:
Ofloxcin 300 mg BID X10 days
cephlexin 40 mg /kg/day x dose
Treat sex partners
Referral if only unilateral involvement
Avoid sex until cured
Testicular torsion management
EMERGENCY
SURGERY 6-12 hours
Hypospadias
Congenital abnormality urethra located in abnormal position or even ventral surface underside of penis
10% also have undescended testes , Inguinal hernia or hydrocele
Hypospadias
Dorsally hooded foreskin in newborn , and chordee
Chordee=bowing of penis
Hypospadias
Management of hypospadias
NO CIRCUMCISION
refer Peds urologist
Done at 6-12 months
Testicular decent occurs when
At 7 to 8 months gestation
Undescended testes is common and preterm at 30% low birth weight and twin infants
Cryptorchidism
Undescended testes
Cannot be manipulated into the scrotum
Understand a testes after birth can occur spontaneously in the first 3 -6 months
Bilateral is rare 10% cases
Retractable testes
A retractable testes is out of the scrotum but can be brought into the scrotum and remains there
Bilateral more common 5-6 year old boys
Gliding testes
Can be brought into the screen and returns to a high position once released
Etopic testes
Lies outside the normal path of descent
Risk factors Cryptorchidism
Family history
Testicular malignancy
Prematurity, hypospadias, low birth weight, down syndrome, Klinefelter syndrome
Cryptorchidism dx &mangement
Frog leg position
Refer at 6 months for surgical intervention