Paediatric Urology Flashcards

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Presentation of urological problems

A
Fever
Vomiting
Anaemia
HTN
Renal failure 
Pain 
Changes in urine
Abnormal voiding 
Mass
Visible abnormalities 
Incidental 
Antenatal - asymptomatic
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2
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What is a inguinal hernia?

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A groin swelling

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3
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Which gender gets inguinal hernias more?

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b>g 9;1

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4
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When is there an increased risk of hernia?

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Prematurity

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5
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Treatment of hernia

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< 1 y. o 
- urgent referral 
- repair
> 1 y .o
= elective referral and repair 
Incarcerated = reduce an repair on same admission
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6
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What is hydrocele?

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Scrotal swelling

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7
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Who is hydrocele common in?

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Newborns

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8
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Presentation of hydrocele

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Painless
Pain increases with 
- crying
- straining
- evening 
Bluish colour
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9
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Management of hydrocele

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Conservative until 5 y / o

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10
Q

What is cryptorchidism?

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Any testis that cannot be manipulated into the bottom half of the strotum

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11
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Types of cryptorchidism

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True
Retractile
Ectopic
Ascending testis

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12
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What is orchidopexy?

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A surgery to move an undescended (cryptorchid) testicle into the scrotum and permanently fix it there.

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13
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Indications for orchidopexy

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Fertility 
Malignancy 
Trauma
Torsion 
Cosmetic
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14
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What is circumcision?

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Removal of the foreskin

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15
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Indications for circumcision

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Balanitis Xerotica Obliterans (BXO) - absaloute indication
Balanoposthitis
Religious
UTI

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16
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Disadvantages of circumcision

17
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Complications of circumcision

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Bleeding
Metatal stenosis fistula
Cosmetic

18
Q

What is the acute scrotum?

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Scrotal pain, swelling and redness of acute onset

19
Q

Differentials of acute scrotum

A
Torsion testis 
Torsion appendix testis
Epididymis 
Trauma
Haematocele
Incarcerated inguinal hernia
20
Q

What is the investigation of UTIs done to prevent?

A

Renal scarring
- reflux nephropathy and chronic renal failure
HTN

21
Q

Who with UTIs are investigated?

A

All < 6 / 12
Atypical
Recurrent

22
Q

What amount of bacteria is considered a UTI?

23
Q

Presentation of UTI in children

A

Pyuria
Systemic upset
- fever
- vomiting

24
Q

Investigations of UTI in children

A

History and exam U
USS
Renogrpahy
MCUG

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What is Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR)?
A condition where urine flows backward from the bladder to one or both ureters and sometimes to the kidneys
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Management of VUR
``` Voiding advice Constipation Fluids Antibiotic prophylaxis STING - mild / moderate with symptoms Ureteric reimplantation ```
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What is hypospadias?
Urethral meatus on the VENTRAL aspect of the penis
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Classification of hypospadias
Anterior Middle Posterior
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Associated anomalies of hypospadias
Upper tract | Intersex (ambiguous genitalia)
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Investigations of severe hypospasias
USS
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What should NOT be done in managing hypospadias?
Circumcision
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What is phimosis?
Non retractable foreskin
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What age is phimosis normal and may regress with time?
< 2 y/o