Male GU Exam - Stasio Flashcards
For the quiz know the types of hernias, congenital abnormalities and the infectious agents that cause STIs
Dr. Stasio
Tunica vaginalis
Serous membrane covering the testes.
Epididymis
Tightly coiled spermatic ducts on the posterior-lateral surface of each testicle. Storage of sperm.
Vas deferens
Cordlike tube, transports sperm from the epididymis to the urethra.
Spermatic cord
Contains the vas deferens, blood vessels, nerves and muscle fibers.
Prostate Gland
Size: approx. 3.0 cm x 3.5 cm Divided into five lobes: Anterior lobe Posterior lobe Middle lobe 2 Lateral lobes ***Posterior lobe most common for cancer.
Indirect hernia
Most common for both sexes. Herniates above the inguinal ligament, into the deep inguinal ring. Often can protrude into the scrotum (in males). MOST COMMON
Direct hernia
Less common, usually seen in males, rare in women. Above/medial to the inguinal ligament…rarely protrudes into the scrotum.
Femoral hernia
Least common type. More common in women than men. Below the inguinal ligament. Never into the scrotum.
Common GU complaints:
Pain Dysuria (painful urination) Changes in urine flow Red/bloody urine (hematuria) Penile discharge Penile lesions Genital rashes Frequency and urgency with urination Scrotal enlargement Groin mass or swelling Testicular mass Erectile dysfunction Infertility
GU exam: Inspection details
Skin – lesions or rashes. Hair – distribution. Lesions, infections, parasites. Prepuce or foreskin – if present, need to retract. Glans – ulcers, scars, rashes or signs of inflammation. Meatus – lesions or inflammation, discharge. Gently compress the glans to express any discharge from the urethral meatus. Also can “milk” or “strip” the penis. Can put the sample on a glass slide or send for culture.
STD lab tests
Chlamydia - WBC Gonorrhea - WBC with Gm(-) intracellular diplococcic
Trichomonas - WBC with moving organisms
GEN Probe - Chlamydia & GC (all of these are infections that “live” within the urethral meatus of the penis)
GU exam: Palpation
Palpate from the glans to the base. *Especially if there are any penile lesions. Note any tenderness, nodules, masses, inflammation. Palpate the inguinal areas for lymph nodes, masses, hernias or tenderness.
GU exam: Scrotum and contents
Inspection of the skin and scrotal contours. Palpation of the testes and epididymis (don’t want to feel a “hard pebble or rock”…sign of testis CA). Go down to palpate the spermatic cord.
Hernias
Proper technique for evaluating a hernia. Finger slides up the inguinal canal. Also palpate the inguinal areas. Ask the patient to cough or bear down.
Review types of hernias
What are the three different rectal exam positions?
Sim’s position (left lateral decubitius)
Modified lithotomy (table acts as stirrups)
Standing position and leaning forward (preferred for males)
Review of prostate examination
Palpation or Digital Rectal Examination (DRE):
Inform the patient of what is going to happen.
Lubricate your gloved index finger.
Place your finger pad on the external sphincter and ask the patient to relax the sphincter muscles.
Slowly roll and insert the finger as the sphincter relaxes as far as possible.
Prostate gland palpation
Prostate Gland – bi-lobed, heart shaped, consistency of a rubber ball. The inferior aspect of the posterior lobe is best palpated on DRE.
Note size, tenderness, consistency, nodules, etc.