Male Genitourinary Pathologies Flashcards
Testicular Torsion Cause
twisting of the spermatic cord caused by:
- direct trauma
- exercise
- sexual intercourse
Testicular Torsion S&S
- sudden sever pain in one teste
-scrotal swelling - abdominal pain
- nausea and vomiting
Testicular Torsion Treatment
Immediate referral (must be treated w/in 6 hrs)
Testicular Torsion RTP
at physician discretion
Hydrocele
fluid-filled sac along the spermatic cord causing scrotal inflammation
Hydrocele S&S
- pain
- swollen testicles
Hydrocele Treatment
- rule out inguinal hernia
- aspiration
- surgery
Hydrocele RTP
at physician discretion
Varicocele
enlargement of the veins in the scrotum
Varicocele S&S
- non-tender twisted mass
- atrophy of testicle
- 80-90% occur to the left teste
Varicocele Treatment
- if asymptomatic noting needed
- surgery
Varicocele RTP
- physician discretion
- 2-6 weeks
- wear a cup
Genital Trauma Cause
- blunt force trauma
- straddle injuries
- sexual intercourse
Genital Trauma S&S
- pain
- structural damage
- impaired genitourinary function
- sexual dysfunction
- infertility
Genital Trauma Treatment
- referral if deformity, ecchymosis, or persistent pain
- cryotherapy
- NSAIDs
Prostate Cancer
Produces seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperm
Prostate Cancer S&S
- no early S&S
- dysuria
- hematuria
- blood in semen
- pelvic pain
Prostate Cancer Treatment
- radical prostatectomy
- radiology
- chemotherapy
Testicular Cancer
Abnormal cellular growth in testicles
Testicular Cancer S&S
- growth/lump
- painful swelling
- heaviness
- prolonged aching
- gynecomastia
Testicular Cancer Treatment
- surgery
- radiation
- chemotherapy
