Male genitalia Flashcards
What condition is known as an undescended teste?
Cryptorchism
What condition results in a failure of normal posterior anchoring of gubernaculum, epididymis and testis allowing testis free rotation within the scrotum?
Testicular Torsion
What age group is typically most common with testicular torsion?
13-17 year olds
How does one acquire testicular torsion?
activity, trauma, during sleep
What is the key symptom of Testicular torsion?
severe unilateral scrotal pain in young males
What is the most common imaging used for testicular torsion?
Ultrasound
What condition contains symptoms of gradual onset of pain/swelling of testes, fever, urethral discharge, and elevation of scrotum?
Epididymitis
What is the most common sign in Epididymitis?
painful swelling in postpubertal male
What condition is the most common scrotal mass and has a pampiniform venous plexus?
Varicocele
What is the key sign in Varicocele?
“Bag of worms” / “Spaghetti” testicular vessels
Which testicle is the most prone to Varicocele?
Left teste
What are the 3 management considerations for Varicocele?
Symptoms, size variance, infertility
What condition transilluminates when lit up?
Hydrocele
What condition is often asymptomatic but when testes feel heavy and increases size with activity?
Hydrocele
What condition contains a painless, irregular mass, scrotal heaviness, and does not transilluminate?
testicular cancer