Male and Female Reproductive Tract, TBP Flashcards
Germ cells vs epithelial cells: Majority of testicular tumors derived from
Germ cells
Germ cells vs epithelial cells: Majority of ovarian tumours are derived from
Epithelial cells
T/F All masses of the testes are considered malignant unless proven otherwise
T
Seminomas vs nonseminomatous neoplasms: Remain localized in the testis for a longer period
Seminomas
Seminomas vs nonseminomatous neoplasms: Radiosensitive
Seminomas
Seminomas vs nonseminomatous neoplasms: Metastasize sooner
Nonseminomatous
Seminomas vs nonseminomatous neoplasms: Radioresistant
Nonseminomatous
Seminomas vs nonseminomatous neoplasms: Metastasize via lymphatic route
Seminomatous
Seminomas vs nonseminomatous neoplasms: Metastasize via hematogenous route
Nonseminomatous
Classic presentation of testicular cancer
Painless testicular mass
Sites of metastases from testicular neoplasms: Lymph nodes (3)
1) Para-aortic
2) Mediastinal
3) Supraclavicular
Sites of metastases from testicular neoplasms: Hematogenous
1) Lungs
2) Liver
3) Brain
4) Bone
Most common type of testicular neoplasm
Germ cell
Risk factors for development of testicular neoplasms (3)
1) Cryptorchidism
2) Syndromes with testicular dysgenesis such as Klinefelter syndrome
3) Family history and history of tumor in the collateral testis
Tumor with 1 histologic pattern vs Mixed germ cell tumor: More common
Mixed germ cell tumor
Non-seminomatous germ cell neoplasms (4)
CYTE
1) Choriocarcinoma
2) Yolk sac tumor
3) Teratoma
4) Emrbyonal carcinoma
Neoplasm-associated protein secreted: Seminoma
hCG
Neoplasm-associated protein secreted: Emrbyonal CA
hCG and AFP
Neoplasm-associated protein secreted: Yolk sac tumor
AFP
Neoplasm-associated protein secreted: Choriocarcinoma
hCG
Neoplasm-associated protein secreted: Teratoma
None
Preneoplastic proliferation of germ cells within seminiferous tubules
Intratubular germ cell neoplasia
Main risk factor for intratubular germ cell neoplasia
Cryptorchidism
Seminoma: Ovarian correlate
Dysgerminoma
Seminoma: 3 characteristic microscopic features
1) Large mononuclear cells with clear cytoplasm
2) Fibrous septae
3) Lymphocytes
Seminoma: Characteristic gross appearance
Homogeneous and tan
Seminoma: Cell component that secretes hCG
Syncytiotrophoblast
Seminoma: Prognosis
Excellent
Seminoma: Cure rate for Stage I and II disease
100%
Embryonal CA: Mostly pure vs part of mixed tumor
Mixed
Embryonal CA: Gross morphology
Hemorrhagic and necrotic
Embryonal CA: Microscopic
Ugly cells
Yolk sac tumor: Pure vs mixed in young males at about 3 y/o
Pure
Yolk sac tumor: Pure vs mixed in adults
Mixed
Yolk sac tumor: Characteristic microscopic feature
Schiller-Duval bodies
Yolk sac tumor: Description of Schiller Duval bodies
Core capillary surrounded by visceral and parietal layer
Schiller-Duval bodies resemble
Primitive glomerulus
Choriocarcinoma: Almost always pure vs mixed
Mixed
Choriocarcinoma: Primary route of metastasis
Hematogenous
Choriocarcinoma: Response to chemotherapy
Good
Choriocarcinoma: Prognosis
Good
Choriocarcinoma: Gross
Hemorrhagic mass
Choriocarcinoma: Microscopic
Syncytiotrophoblasts and cytotrophoblasts
Tumor derived from all 3 germ cell layers
Teratoma
T/F Teratomas are always benign
F
Pure teratomas: Young vs adult
Young
Teratoma part of a mixed germ cell tumor: Young vs adult
Adult
Mature teratoma: Benign vs malignant in adult
Assumed to be malignant
Mature teratoma: Benign vs malignant in young
Benign
T/F Immature teratomas are always malignant
T
Mature vs immature vs malignant transformation teratoma: Fully differentiated from all 3 germ lines
Mature
Mature vs immature vs malignant transformation teratoma: Areas of tumor have appearance of fetal or embryonic tissue
Immature
T/F Extragonadal (outside of testis) teratomas are common
F
Classic extragonadal presentation of a teratoma
1) Sacrococcygeal
2) Anterior mediastinal
Sacrococcygeal teratoma is more common in: Males vs females
Females
Most common testicular mass in men older than 60
Lymphoma
Testicular mass in men >60: Unilateral vs bilateral
Bilateral
Testicular mass in men >60: T/F Most have disseminated at diagnosis
T
Collection of fluid in the tunica vaginalis
Hydrocele
Hydrocele: Tender vs nontender
Nontender
Testicular varicocele is dilation of veins of
Pampiniform plexus
Testicular varicocele: Right vs left
Left
Testicular varicocele: Classic presentation
Testicular pain worse when standing
Testicular varicocele: Texture on palpation
Bag of worms
T/F If untreated, varicocele may cause infertility
T
Testicular torsion: Arterial vs venous
Venous
Testicular torsion: Type of infarct
Hemorrhagic
Testicular torsion: Classic presentation
Sudden excruciating testicular pain with tender, swollen high-riding testicle
SCC of penis: Circumcised vs uncircumcised male
Uncircumcised
SCC of penis: T/F associated with HPV infection
T
SCC of penis: Risk factors
1) Uncircumcised
2) HPV 16 and 18 infection
Carcinoma in situ of penile shaft
Bowen disease
Carcinoma in situ of penis presenting as erythematous patch on the glans
Erythroplasia of Queyrat
Causative agents of acute prostatitis in men older than 35 y/o
1) E. coli
2) Enterobacter
3) Other urinary tract pathogens
Causative agents of acute prostatitis in men younger than 35 y/o
1) N. gonorrheae
2) Chlamydia
Complication of acute prostatitis
1) Chronic prostatitis
2) Recurrent UTI
Important consideration in treatment of prostatitis
Antibiotics poorly penetrate the prostate
Acute prostatitis: PE of prostate
Boggy, tender
T/F PSA is commonly elevated in prostatitis
T
BPH: Usual location
Transitional zone (around urethra)
BPH: Results from action of
Androgens
BPH: Complication
Urinary obstruction
Prostatic CA: Location
Peripheral zone
Prostatic CA: Common site of metastasis
Osteoblasts in lumbar spine, proximal femur, and pelvis
Prostatic CA: Elevated in prostatic CA in addition to PSA secondary to common metastasis
ALP
Prostatic CA: Precursor lesion
High-grade prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia (PIN)
Prostatic CA: Grading system
Gleason
Prostatic CA: Prostatic PE
Nodular, hard
Prostatic CA: Microscopic
Small glands, back-to-back
PSA levels: Gray zone
4-10 ng/mL