Testicular exam

Question 1

Explain a hydrocele

Answer 1

A hydrocele is a collection of fluid in the scrotum. Most develop for no apparent reason, are harmless and can be left alone. If needed, a small operation can usually cure the problem. In a small number of cases, a hydrocele is due to an underlying problem with a testicle (testis).

Question 2

What is the condition where fluid collects in the testicals

Answer 2

hydrocele

Question 3

Explain testicular torsion

Answer 3

Testicular torsion is an emergency condition. It happens when the spermatic cord, which provides blood flow to the testicle, rotates and becomes twisted. The twisting cuts off the testicle’s blood supply and causes sudden pain and swelling. Testicular torsion requires surgery right away to save the testicle.

Question 4

An emergency condition where the testes twist what is this called ?

Answer 4

Testicular torsion

Question 5

Explain a varicocele

Answer 5

Where the veins to the testes get dilated and feels like a bag of worms, not tender or painful but can be heavy

Question 6

What condition of the testes feels like a bag of worms ?

Answer 6

varicolcele

Question 7

Explain testicular tumour

Answer 7

Lump, hard, won’t be painful or tender.

Question 8

Whats a Spermatocele

Answer 8

Spermatoceles are also known as spermatic cysts. They are fluid-filled masses, often painless, and they grow near the testicles.

Question 9

If you think there is part of a hernia within the testes, what should you do ?

Answer 9

Listen for bowel sounds

Question 10

Explain Transillumination

Answer 10

Transillumination involves using a pen torch to shine light from behind a scrotal lump to observe whether the light travels through and illuminates the lesion. The technique helps to assess whether a mass is fluid-filled or not, as fluid will transilluminate and solid masses will not.

Question 11

What test could you do to differentiate if a lump is fluid-filled or a solid mass?

Answer 11

Transillumination test

Question 12

Explain Epididymitis

Answer 12

Epididymitis is where a tube (the epididymis) at the back of the testicles becomes swollen and painful. It’s often caused by an infection and is usually treated with antibiotics.

Question 13

What condition is usually called by an infection and is painful within the testes

Answer 13

Epididymitis

Question 14

What is the epididymis?

Answer 14

The epididymis is a coiled tube behind each testis. Each epididymis is linked to the ejaculatory duct by a tube called the vas deferens.