Pathoma: Male Genital System Flashcards
Penis
Opening of urethra on inferior surface of penis
Gross Anatomy
Hypospadias
“Hypo-“ = low –> inferior surface
Penis
Failure of urethral folds to close
Pathophysiology
Hypospadias
Penis
Opening of urethra on superior surface of penis
Gross Anatomy
Epispadias
“Epi-“ = on top –> superior surface
Penis
- Abnornal positioning of genital tubercle
- Associated with baldder exstrophy
Pathophysiology
Epispadias
Penis
Benign warty growth on genital skin
Pathophysiology
Condyloma acuminatum
Penis
Cause of condyloma acuminatum
Etiology
Low-risk HPV types 6, 11
HPV-associated condyloma
Penis
Characterized by koilocytic change
Histopathology
Condyloma acuminatum
Koilocytes = histological hallmark of HPV
Penis
Condyloma acuminatum
Koilocytes = HPV hallmark; shriveled, raisin-like nuclei
Penis
- Necrotizing granulomatous inflammation of inguinal lymphatic & lymph nodes
- Eventually heals via fibrosis; perianal involvement may result in rectal strictures
Histopathology
Lymphogranuloma venereum
Penis
Cause of lymphogranuloma venereum
Etiology
Chlamydia trachomatis
L1 - L3
Penis
Malignant proliferation of squamous cells of penile skin
Histopathology
Penile SCC
Penis
Risk factors of penile SCC
Epidemiology
- High-risk HPV types 16, 18 = 2/3 of cases
- Lack of circumcision
- Foreskin acts as nidus for inflammation & irritation
Penis
Penile SCC precursor in situ lesions
Natural History
- Bowen disease
- Erythroplasia of Queyrat
- Bowenoid papulosis
Penis
CIS of penile shaft or scrotum
Histopathology
Bowen disease
Penis
Presents as leukoplakia
Clinical Presentation
Bowen disease
Penis
CIS on glans
Histopathology
Erythroplasia of Queyrat
Penis
Presents as erythroplakia
Clinical Presentation
Erythroplasia of Queyrat
Penis
CIS that presents as multiple reddish papules
Clinical Presentation
Bowenoid papulosis
Penis
- Seen in younger patients (40s) relative to Bowen disease & erythroplasia of Queyrat
- Does not progress to invasive carcinoma
Distinctive Clinical Features
Bowenoid papulosis
Testicle
Failure of testicle to descend into scrotal sac
* Testicles normally develop in abdomen then descend into scrotal sac as fetus grows
Pathophysiology
Cryptorchidism
Testicle
Most common congenital male reproductive abnormality (1% of male infants)
Epidemiology
Cryptorchidism
Testicle
Treatment of cryptorchidism
Approach to Therapy
- Most cases resolve spontaneously
- Otherwise, orchipexy is performed before age 2
Testicle
- Testicular atrophy w/ infertility
- Increased risk for seminoma
Potential Complications
Cryptorchidism
Testicle
Inflammation of testicle
Histopathology
Orchitis
Testicle
Chlamydia trachomatis (serotypes D-K) or Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Etiology
Cause of orchitis
* Seen in young adults
* Increased risk of sterility
* Leydig cells are spared –> libido is not affected
Testicle
Escherichia coli & Pseudomonas
Etiology
Cause of orchitis
* Seen in older adults
* UTI pathogens spread into reproductive tract
Testicle
Mumps virus
Etiology
Cause of orchitis
* Seen in teenage males; testicular inflammation typically not seen in children < 10
* Increased risk of infertility
Testicle
Autoimmune orchitis
Etiology
Cause of orchitis
* Characterized by granulomas involving seminiferous tubules
Testicle
- Twisting of spermatic cord
- Thin-walled veins become obstructed leading to congestion & hemorrhagic infarction of testicle
Pathophysiology
Testicular torsion
Testicle
Results from congenital failure of testes to attach to inner lining of scrotum via the processus vaginalis
Etiology
Testicular torsion
Testicle
- Presents in adolescence
- Sudden testicular pain & absent cremasteric reflex
Clinical Presentation
Testicular torsion
Testicle
- Presents in adolescence
- Sudden testicular pain & absent cremasteric reflex
Clinical Presentation
Testicular torsion
Testicle
Testicular torsion
Hemorrhagic (red) infarct of testicle
Testicle
Dilation of spermatic vein due to impaired drainage
Pathophysiology
Varicocele
Testicle
Presents as scrotal swelling with “bag of worms” appearance
Clinical Presentation
Varicocele
Testicle
Seen in large percentage of infertile males
Epidemiology
Varicocele
Accumulation of warm blood in scrotum increases temperature in testicle
Testicle
Varicocele = usually left-sided
Distinctive Clinical Manifestations
- Left testicular vein drains into left renal vein while right testicular vein drains directly into IVC
- Associated with left-sided renal cell carcinoma
- RCC often invades renal vein
Testicle
Fluid collection within tunica vaginalis
* Tunica vaginalis = serous membrane lining the testicle & internal surface of scrotum
Pathophysiology
Hydrocele
Testicle
Associated with incomplete closure of processus vaginalis (infatnts) / blockage of lymphatic drainage (adults)
Etiology
Hydrocele