Male Genitourinary Pathologies Flashcards
1
Q
Testicular Torsion Cause
A
twisting of the spermatic cord caused by:
- direct trauma
- exercise
- sexual intercourse
2
Q
Testicular Torsion S&S
A
- sudden sever pain in one teste
-scrotal swelling - abdominal pain
- nausea and vomiting
3
Q
Testicular Torsion Treatment
A
Immediate referral (must be treated w/in 6 hrs)
4
Q
Testicular Torsion RTP
A
at physician discretion
5
Q
Hydrocele
A
fluid-filled sac along the spermatic cord causing scrotal inflammation
6
Q
Hydrocele S&S
A
- pain
- swollen testicles
7
Q
Hydrocele Treatment
A
- rule out inguinal hernia
- aspiration
- surgery
8
Q
Hydrocele RTP
A
at physician discretion
9
Q
Varicocele
A
enlargement of the veins in the scrotum
10
Q
Varicocele S&S
A
- non-tender twisted mass
- atrophy of testicle
- 80-90% occur to the left teste
11
Q
Varicocele Treatment
A
- if asymptomatic noting needed
- surgery
12
Q
Varicocele RTP
A
- physician discretion
- 2-6 weeks
- wear a cup
13
Q
Genital Trauma Cause
A
- blunt force trauma
- straddle injuries
- sexual intercourse
14
Q
Genital Trauma S&S
A
- pain
- structural damage
- impaired genitourinary function
- sexual dysfunction
- infertility
15
Q
Genital Trauma Treatment
A
- referral if deformity, ecchymosis, or persistent pain
- cryotherapy
- NSAIDs
