male GU Flashcards
1
Q
scrotal microlithiasis ass
A
- Cryptorchidism
- Klinefelter and Down syndromes
- male pseudohermaphroditism
- pul- monary alveolar microlithiasis (32).
2
Q
testicular microlithiasis mx
A
Presence of microlithiasis alone in absence of other risk factors is not indication for further sonographic surveillance or biopsy
US is recommended in follow-up (6mo-1 yr) of patients with ↑ risk of germ cell tumor: Personal/family history of germ cell tumor, maldescent or undescended testes, orchidopexy, testicular atrophy
3
Q
course of sperm
A
seminiferous tubules (converge pst) –> rete testis –> efferent ductules –> pierce tunica albuginea at mediastinum testis –> head of epididymis –> body –> tail –> vas deferens
4
Q
comps of spermatic cord
A
- vas def
- testicular, deferential and cremasteric arteries. Papiniform plexus,
- nerves
5
Q
lipohamartomas of testicles
A
- BL mult scattered echogenic foci.
- Ass w/ Cowden dx
