Male genital tract Flashcards
How thick is the dysplasia in squamous carcinoma of the penis?
Full thickness dysplasia of the epidermis
Role of circumcision in squamous carcinoma of the penis
Almost all in uncircumcised
Aetiology of BPH?
Hormonal imbalance: alteration of androgen/oestrogen ratio
Irregular proliferation of both glandular and stromal prostatic tissue
BPH
What does bone look like if you have prostate cancer metastases?
SCLEROTIC!! (probably a buzzword)
Typical presentation of testicular tumours?
Usual presenting symptom is painless testicular enlargement. Can be associated with hydrocele, gynaecomastia, general effects of malignant disease
“potato” tumour
Seminoma
Large, clear tumour cells with variable stromal lymphocytic infiltrate
Seminoma
Which cancer am I?
- 30-50 years
- looks likes a potato
- large clear cells, variable stromal infiltrate
- radiosensitive: 90% cure rate
Seminoma
Which cancer am I?
- affect men 20-30
- solid areas, cyts, haemorrhage, necrosis
Teratoma
Transitional zone
BPH
Peripheral zone
Prostate cancer
Which area does prostate cancer arise in?
Peripheral zone