Penile & Urethral DOs Flashcards
- Balanitis & Balanoposthitis - Penile CA - Phimosis & Paraphimosis - Penile Constriction Tourniquet - Hypospadias & Epispadias - Simple Acute Cystitis in Men - Urethritis - Penile Fracture - Urethral Injury - Urethral Stricture
What is the Coronal Sulcus?
rim of the glans penis
What is Balanitis & Balanoposthitis? How do they differ?
Balanitis = Inflammation/Infx of Glans penis
Balanoposthitis = Glans + Foreskin
MCC: poor hygiene in an uncircumcised male -> Candida (MALE YEASTY)
MCC of Balanitis & Balanoposthitis?
Poor hygiene in an uncircumcised male -> Candida (MALE YEASTY)
Which dermatologic conditions can cause Balanitis & Balanoposthitis?
- Lichen Sclerosis (chronic progressive inflammation and skin thinning -> SCC risk)
- Lichen Planus
- Psoriasis
- Eczema (irritants, condoms), Allx Rxn
Lichen Sclerosis used to be called “balanitis xerotica obliterans (BXO)”
Balanitis & Balanoposthitis may be the 1st sign of undiagnosed _____
DM
Immunocompromised states such as DM are HIGH Risk Factors
Dx?
Pt presents with glans/foreskin -> red, burning, itchy, +/- red papules “Satellite lesions”, +/- cottage cheese like discharge
Balanitis or Balanoposthitis
Candida Balanitis Tx
- Twice daily bathing with SALINE SOLUTION (with foreskin retracted)
- Clotrimazole cream (1% BID x7 days)
Refractory -> Stop Clotrimazole and start Fluconazole PO or Nystatin Cream
What is Lichen Sclerosus?
“balanitis xerotica obliterans (BXO)”
- chronic atrophic dermatitis
- white atrophic plaques on glans/foreskin that get bigger over time -> turn into a large sclerotic mass w/adhesions, Phimosis, Meatal Stenosis
Lichen Sclerosus Tx:
- Mild?
- Mod/Severe (Phimosis, Meatal Stenosis)?
“balanitis xerotica obliterans (BXO)”
- Mild -> Topical Steroids (Clobetasol) q night
- MOD/SEVERE -> CIRCUMCISION
SS progression of HSV
Prodromal (tingling, burning, itching) -> PAINFUL RED VESICLES/ULCERS -> CRUSTING
Balanitis/Balanoposthitis -> HSV Dx
1. PCR of Lesion sample
2. Antibody tests (HSV-1/2, IgM, IgG)
Balanitis/Balanoposthitis -> HSV Tx
Acyclovir, Valacyclovir, Famciclovir
dosing differs (initial vs subsequent episodes)
Primary Syphilis ET & SS
- ET: STI Spirochete (Treponema Pallidum)
- SS: SINGLE CHANCRE -> FIRM, PAINLESS, +/- LAD 2-6wk after exposure
Primary Syphilis Dx
- Screen?
- Confirm?
- SCREEN -> NON-Treponemal Test (RPR, VDRL)
- CONFIRM -> TREPONEMAL Test (TP-EIA)
Primary Syphilis Tx
- PCN G Benzathine (just 1x)
- PCN Allx -> Doxy
HPV ___ & ___ = Genital warts
6 & 11
HPV “Genital Warts”
- SS?
- WU?
- SS: FLESH-COLORED CAULIFLOWER LESIONS
- WU: CLINICAL Dx, STI WU (bc high risk), +/- Bx (CA?)
HPV “Genital Warts” #1 Tx
- IMIQUIMOD (ALDARA) CREAM - 3xWk before bed, wash in AM
- If not better by 16wk -> Derm refer
+/- Cryotherapy, Trichloroacetic acid, Sx excision, Lazer
Circinate Balanitis ET
- REACTIVE ARTHRITIS (REITER SYNDROME)
- Infx ** (#1 CHLAMYDIA)** -> systemic SS -> Can’t Pee (Urethritis/Balanitis), Can’t See (Conjunctivitis), Can’t Bend at the knee (Arthritis)
Circinate Balanitits: Penile SS
PAINLESS, small red SHALLOW ULCERS on glans/foreskin
Circinate Balanitis Tx
Tx underlying ET (Chlamydia) +/- Topical Steroids
Complications of Balanitis/Balanoposthitis?
- Scarring
- Phimosis/Paraphimosis
- Urethral Stricture
- SCC
Balanitis/Balanoposthitis Tx if NO identifiable ET?
- Saline solution bath 2xday
- Empiric Yeasty (Candida Balanitis) Tx -> Clotrimazole 1% BIDx7days (Alt -> Fluconazole PO, Nystatin Cream)
- if no improvement -> Hydrocortisone 1% BIDx7days
- IF ALL ELSE FAILS -> Refer derm or urology for poss Bx
1 Risk for Penile Cancer
HPV 6, 16, 18
Others: older 60yo, Uncircumcized, HIV, Smoking, UTI, Injury, Urethral stricture, Inflammation
Majority of Penile CA =
SCC
When to suspect penile CA
- Painless, Palpable lump/ulcer +/- inguinal LAD
- Presumable Infx/inflammation thats FAILING STEROID/ABX Tx
Pt presents with penile painless, palpable lump/ulcer. They have been taking Steroids and ABX for over 1mo for a presumable infection that has not gone away. You should suspect what?
Penile CA
Penile CA Dx
- Lesion Bx (incisional or punch)
- Inguinal lymph node eval -> CT, MRI, CT/PET, or Inguinal US +/- US FNA)
Order a ____ for pt with sussy penis CA that also has bone pain, HIGH Ca, HIGH Alk Phosph
Bone Scan
Tx for EARLY STAGE Penile CA & PeIN (pre-malig lesion)
Organ sparing procedures
* Topical (5-FU, Imiquimod)
* Rad
* Mohs Sx
* Laser Ablation
* Partial excision
Tx for LATER STAGE Penile CA
- Partial/Total PENECTOMY (Reroute urethra to perineum)
+/- Inguinal lymph node dissection
+/- ADD Chemo/Rad
Tx for Physiologic Phimosis
- REASSURANCE, self-resolve by 16yo
- If does not go away with age -> STEROIDS + STRETCH EXERCISES
- REFRACTORY -> CIRCUMCISION
1 ET for Pathologic Phimosis
Lichen Sclerosus (BXO)
Any Trauma, Inflammation, Infx
Tx for Pathological Phimosis
- CIRCUMCISION (MC INDICATION FOR ADULT CIRCUMCISION)
- Preputioplasty (Sx release scar tissue)
- Preputial Balloon Dilation (widen the ring while saving the prepuce)
1 ET for Paraphimosis
IATROGENIC Foreskin Manipulation (Urine Cath)
- Injuries (self, sex, piercings, GU procedures)
- Partial Phimosis
Paraphimosis occurs when the foreskin is stuck behind the ___________
Coronal Sulcus
Paraphimosis Tx: If NO signs of necrosis?
MANUAL REDUCTION
1. Pain control -> dorsal penile block, topical, procedural sedation
2. DECR Swelling -> Granulated sugar, Compression dressing, Manual circumferential compression
3. Manual reduction (pull it back on). If fails -> try puncture technique
4. DO NOT retract foreskin for 1 week
AVOID ICE for pain control bc it vasoconstricts = BAD
Paraphimosis Tx: IF Manual Reduction FAILS or Signs of NECROSIS (Blue)
DORSAL SLIT PROCEDURE +/- Circumcision later on
cut constricting band and replace it
Tx for Penile Constriction Tourniquet
- Superficial -> Dissolve the hair (Nair, Magic Shave, Veet)
- Use forceps to unwind it or cut the hair
1 organism -> Simple Acute Cystitis (UTI) in Men
E. coli
Red flags for complicated UTI
- Flank pain, CVA tenderness = PYELO
- Pelvic/Perineal pain = Prostitis
- Systemic SS = Pyelo, Prostitis, Sepsis -> DO PROSTATE EXAM
You suspect a UTI in a mean who also presents with systemic ss. Next step?
Do a prostate exam
1 Dx order for man with likely UTI
UA Culture
all men get a UA culture bc it gets complicated very fast
1st line Tx options for Simple UTI in men
Bactrim, Macrobid, or Beta-lactams x7 days
Tx for Simple UTI in men if SEVERE SS or possible prostate involvement
Ciprofloxacin x 5 days
Men with persistent and/or recurrent cystitis should be WU for…
- Predisposing factors (BPH, Other Urinary tract obstruction)
- Chronic Prostatitis
1 organism -> Urethritis
Neisseria Gonorrhea
Discharge Consistency if…
- Gonorrhea ->
- Chlamydia ->
- Gonorrhea -> Purulent
- Chlamydia -> CLEAR
Dx for urethritis
Clinical Dx
NAAT - STI specific
Urethritis Tx
Presumptive Tx both GONORRHEA & CHLAMYDIA
* Gonorrhea -> CEFTRIAXONE 500mg IM x1
* Chlamydia -> DOXYCYLINE 100mg PO BID x7 days
Suspect ______ infx if Urethritis is persistent/fails meds
Mycoplasma genitalium
Tx for confirmed Mycoplasma genitalium Infx -> Urethritis
Moxifloxacin
WU for Penile Frx and Urethral Injuries
- Inital -> US
- Retrograde Urethrogram (RUG)
Penile fractures occur when the _______ layer of the penis thins during erection and then ruptures d/t direct trauma
Tunica Albuginea
Order a _____ for poss Urethral Injury
RUG
Retrograde urethrogram
Retrograde urethrogram for possible urethral injury is (+) for extravasation. What does this mean?
contrast is outside of the urethra = Urethral injury confirmed
Partial = some dye in the bladder
Complete = NO dye in the bladder!!!!
Should you avoid cathing if there is urethral injury?
AVOID Urethral bladder caths. However, you MUST DO A SUPRAPUBIC CATH TO DRAIN THE BLADDER ASAP
Urethral strictures are MC in which age group and by which mechanism?
Males 55yo+
Idiopathic, Iatrogenic, Trauma, Inflammation
1 DDx?
55yo Male presents with weak stream, incomplete bladder emptying, urinary spraying, and says he “doesn’t cum like he used to”
Urethral Stricture
Urethral Stricture WU
- order ___ to Screen
- order ____ to CONFIRM Dx
- SCREEN = UROFLOWMETRY
- Dx CONFIRM = (RUG) Retrograde Urethrogram