Reproduction clinical conditions

Question 1

Varicocele

Answer 1

enlarged pampiniform plexus that occurs when there is obstruction of the testicular vein. Could be due to renal or intra abdominal pathology. Left more common due to angle between the left testicular vein and the left renal artery. Bag of worms

Question 2

Bells clapper deformity

Answer 2

the posterior aspect of tunica vaginalis of the testis rises higher posteriorly than normal. Increases the risk of testicular torsion

Question 3

testicular torsion

Answer 3

torsion of the spermatic cord. Emergency. If blood supply is restricted the testis, the venous capillary pressure will increase until greater than the arterial blood pressure, the arterial blood supply to the testis will lost and testis can become ischaemic and necrotic. If necrotic must be removed as develop antigens to the testicular tissue. This removes the immune privilege of the testis and then the immune system will attack the healthy test and cause infertility

Question 4

hydrocele

Answer 4

when the tunica vaginalis of the testis fills with fluid and swells

Question 5

BPH

Answer 5

a

Question 6

fractured penis

Answer 6

surgical emergency. excessive bending of the penis causes rupture of the tunica albuginea, allowing blood to leak from the corpus cavernous and results in a very large haematoma. Needs repair of the tunica albuginea and extravasation of the leaked blood to stop dense fibrous tissue from forming, which would cause deformity and possible impotence.

Question 7

PCOS

Answer 7

j

Question 8

endometriosis

Answer 8

r