Male health Flashcards
Older man presents w/ new onset low back pain, rectal/perianal pain with LUTS. What is most concerning diagnosis?
Prostate Cancer
Blue dot sign =
What is next step?
torsion of appendix testes
Refer to ED for US
Production of testosterone/ androgens is stimulated by release of what hormone.
spermatogenesis is stimulated by both testerone and ____ hormorne
LH
FSH
New onset hydrocele and testicular aching in young adult male
What is the gold standard test to diagnose this condition
Testicular cancer
Testicular biopsy
What is an elevated PSA; what to do if PSA elevated?
> 4
Refer to urology
Name 2 classes of medications used for BPH
alpha adrenergic antagonist - ie. tamosulin/flomax (internal sphincter)
5 alpha reductase inhibitor (blocks testosterone) ie. finasteride –> shrinks prostate directly ** must adjust PSA monitoring ie. double
Duration of chronic baterial prostatitis
> 6 weeks
+ Prehns sign indicates what condition and how is it completed?
Epididymitis
Lifting testicle + = relief of pain on affected side
Meds for ED
PDE-5 inhibitors
Cryptochordism markedly increases risk of what condition____
testicular cancer
Foreskin cannot be pushed back due to edema
Phimosis
New onset varicocele can indicate what condition?
Testicular tumor
