Reproductive: Penis Flashcards
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Corpora cavernosa
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Corpus spongiosum (surrounding the urethra)
On what side of the penis is the corpus spongiosum?
Ventral side
Note: In the anatomical position, the penis is pointed up (the underside is the ventral side).
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Tunica albuginea
Penis ultrasound following trauma
Penile fracture
Note: There is disruption of the tunica albuginea with extrusion of blood products from the corpus cavernosum.
What is the definition of a penile fracture?
Disruption of the corpus cavernosum and its surrounding sheath (tunica albuginea)
Penile fracture
Note: Disruption of the dark line (tunica albuginea) surrounding the right corpus cavernosum with extrusion of blood products.
Penile fracture
Note: Disruption of the tunica albuginea (dark border surrounding the corpus cavernosum).
Penile Mondor’s disease (thrombophlebitis of the dorsal penile vein)
Hematoma of the corpus cavernosum (T1 bright), think penile fracture
Risk factors for penile fracture
Peyronie disease (angled penis due to scar tissue formation)
Think Peyronie disease
Note: T2 dark, non enhancing plaque involving the tunica albuginea.