Testes Flashcards
Pathology
1
Q
Which structure causes the formation of lobules in the testes?
A
Tunica albuginea
2
Q
What is another name for failure of testicular descent?
A
Cryptorchidism
3
Q
What are the main outcomes of failure of testicular descent?
A
atrophy, infertility and 3-5 time increased risk of germ cell carcimona
4
Q
What is another name for germ cell carcinoma in this case?
A
Seminoma
5
Q
What is the precursor for the carcinoma a/w the condition of undescended testes?
A
foci of intratubular germ cell neoplasia - located in atrophic tubules
6
Q
How is undescended testes resolved?
A
Orchiopexi
7
Q
What are clinical features presented by ages 5-6 and puberty in regard to undescended testes?
A
5-6: testicular atrophy
puberty: hyalinization
