testicle

Question 1

what promotes descent of testes into the scrotum? (2)

Answer 1

androgens and hcg

Question 2

where is the most common location of undescended testes?

Answer 2

inguinal canal

Question 3

cryptorchidism causes increased risk of?

Answer 3

seminoma (5-10x)

Question 4

mumps is more likely to cause orchitis in what age group?

Answer 4

over 10

Question 5

what is phren’s sign? suggestive of?

Answer 5

decreased pain in teste upon elevation, suggests epidiymitis

Question 6

testicular torsion is caused by

Answer 6

twisting of the spermatic cord leading to occlusion of the spermatic vein

Question 7

varicocele

Answer 7

dilation of spermatic veins = bag of worms

Question 8

comorbidity assoc with left sided varicocele

Answer 8

left sided RCC

Question 9

varicocele may increase risk of

Answer 9

infertility

Question 10

hydrocele

Answer 10

fluid in the tunica vaginalis

Question 11

unique presentation in hydrocele

Answer 11

transilluminated

Question 12

hydrocele fluid source in infants/adults

Answer 12

infants- peritoneal cavity

adults- impaired lymph drainage

Question 13

appearance of testicles after mumps orchitis

Answer 13

“patchy atrophy” that can lead to infertility

Question 14

3 gene abnormalities associated with prostate CA

Answer 14

alteration of GSTP1
TMPRSS2-ETS fusion
PTEN