Male Pathology: penis and testicle Flashcards
hypospadias
opening of urethra on inferior surface of penis
what causes hypospadias
failure of urethral folds to close
what is epispadias
opening of urethra on superior surface of penis
what causes epispadias
abnormal positioning of genital tubercle
epispadias is associated with what other organ
bladder exstrophy
what is condyloma acuminatum
benign warty growth on genital skin
what can cause condyloma acuminatum
HPV type 6,11
histo for condyloma acuminatum
koilocytic changes
What is lymphogranuloma venerum
necrotizing granulomatous inflammation of inguinal lymphatics and lymph nodes
what causes lymphogranuloma venereum
Chlamydia trachomatis ( serotypes L1-L3)
how is lymphogranuloma venereum resolved
heals with fibrosis
what other organs can be involved with lymphogranuloma venereum
perianal involvement may result in rectal stricture
what is squamous cell carcinoma
malignant proliferation of squamous cells of penile skin
what are risk factors for squamous cell carcinoma
high risk HPV, 2/3 of cases
lack of circumcision- foreskin acts as a nidus for inflammation and irritation if not properly maintained
what are precursor in situ lesions that can lead to squamous cell carcinoma
Bowen disease
erythroplasia of queyrat
bowenoid papulosis
what is Bowen disease
in situ carcinoma of penile shaft or scrotum that presents as leukoplakia