Scrotal WB

Question 1

The testes are summetric, oval-shaped glands residing in the _______.

Answer 1

scrotum

Question 2

The seminiferous tubules converge at the apex of each lobule and anastomose to form the _______ in the mediastinum.

Answer 2

rete testies

Question 3

The largest part of the epididymis is the _______, measuring 6 to 15 mm.

Answer 3

head

Question 4

The ductus epididmyis becomes the _______ and continues in the spermatic cord.

Answer 4

vas deferens

Question 5

The testis is completely covered by a dense, fibrous tissue termed the _______.

Answer 5

tunica albungea

Question 6

The _______supports the ducts coursing within the testies.

Answer 6

mediastinum

Question 7

The space between the layers of the tunica vaginalis is where _______ can form.

Answer 7

hydrocele

Question 8

The _______ is a continuation of the ductus _______.

Answer 8

vas deferens; epidimyis

Question 9

The vas deferens dilates at the terminal portion near _______.

Answer 9

seminal vesicles

Question 10

Right and left testicular arteries arise from the _______ just below the level of the renal arteries.

Answer 10

aorta

Question 11

Venous drainage of the scrotum occurs through the veins of the _______ plexus.

Answer 11

pampiniform

Question 12

Power doppler is often used as a way to quickly get to a sensitive setting that will demonstrate _______ flow.

Answer 12

slow

Question 13

The most important goal of the ultrasound examination in testicular trauma is to determine if _______ has occurred.

Answer 13

rupture

Question 14

An acute hematocele is _______ with numerous, highly visible echoes that can be seen to float or move in real time.

Answer 14

echogenic

Question 15

The most common cause of acute scrotal pain in adults is _______ infection of the epididmyis and testis.

Answer 15

epididmyis-orchititis

Question 16

The normal epididmyis shows _______ flow with color Doppler.

Answer 16

little

Question 17

With epididymis, Doppler waveforms demonstrate _______ velocities in both systole and diastole. A low resistance waveform pattern is present.

Answer 17

increased

Question 18

Hydroceles are found around the _______ aspect of the testies.

Answer 18

anterolateral

Question 19

_______ of the spermatic cord occurs as a result of abnormal mobility of the testis within the scrotum.

Answer 19

Torsion

Question 20

The _______ anomaly occurs when the tunica vaginalis completely surrounds the testis, epididymis, and distal spermatic cord, allowing them to move and rotate freely within the scrotum.

Answer 20

bell clapper

Question 21

Torsion is the most common cause of acute scrotal pain in _______.

Answer 21

adolescents

Question 22

An _______ of perfusion in the symptomatic testis with normal perfusion demonstrated in the asymptomatic side is considered to be diagnostic of torsion.

Answer 22

adsence

Question 23

Extratesticular cysts are found in the tunica _______ or epididymis.

Answer 23

albuginea

Question 24

_______ are usually caused by inompetent venous valves withint hte spermatic vein.

Answer 24

Variocele

Question 25

Omental hernias appear _______ because of the omental fat.

Answer 25

echogenic

Question 26

A _______ contains serous fluid and is the most common cause of painless scrotal swelling.

Answer 26

hydrocele

Question 27

Testicular cancer occurs most frequently between the age of _______years.

Answer 27

20-34

Question 28

Patients with _______ testes are 2.5 to 8 times more likely to develop cancer.

Answer 28

undescended

Question 29

The term _______ describes a condition in which the testis has not descended into the scrotum and cannot be brought into the scrotum with external manipulation.

Answer 29

undescended testis

Question 30

These masses called _______ are usually benign, where _______ masses are more likely to be malignant.

Answer 30

extratesticular; intratesticular