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When do the testicles usually descend from the pelvic region?

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During the last 2 months of gestation

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Is cryptorchidism usually bilateral or unilateral?

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Unilateral (only 10% bilateral)

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When is a child diagnosed with cryptorchidism?

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Age 1 year

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What is the most common location for testicular halt in cryptorchidism?

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High scrotal (60%)

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Cryptorchidism is a risk for what kind of cancer?

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Testicular cancer (3-5X)

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What is the name of the surgery done to treat cryptorchidism?

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Orchiopexy

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Why does sterility occur in cryptorchidism?

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Testicular atrophy occurs by age 5-6 years and can affect both the descended and/or undescended testicle

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What is the cause of cryptorchidism?

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Most commonly idiopathic

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What other things besides cryptorchidism can cause testicular atrophy?

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Ischemia, trauma, irradiation, chemotherapy, increased estrogens

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What group of people is at an increased risk for testicular atrophy due to increased estrogen levels?

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Alcoholics (also those with Klinefelter’s syndrome)

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What is the term for inflammation of the testis?

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Orchitis

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What is the appearance of ejaculatory fluid in orchitis?

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Bloody

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Is epididymitis most commonly unilateral or bilateral?

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Unilateral

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Inflammation of the testis or epididymis commonly begins as what condition?

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STIs

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What kinds of specific infections can lead to inflammation of the male genitalia?

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Mumps virus (20%), tuberculosis

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What is the concern of orchitis development in adults with a mumps infection?

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Tissue necrosis leading to sterility

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How does testicular torsion cause engorgement and acute pain?

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Spermatic cord twisting blocks venous drainage

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Testicular torsion must be untwisted within what time span to prevent infarction?

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6 hours

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What is the most common age range for testicular torsion?

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12-18 years

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What kind of deformity is usually the reason for testicular torsion development?

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“Bell-clapper deformity” (increased mobility of the spermatic cord)

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Is neonatal testicular torsion associated with “bell-clapper deformity”?

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No anatomical defect present

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What fraction of testicular torsion cases spontaneously resolve?

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1/3

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What is the term for the enlargement of the pampiniform venous plexus in the scrotum?

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Varicocele

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What is the most common age for testicular neoplasia?

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15-34 years

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What is the most common cancer of males aged 15-34 years old?
Testicular cancer
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What is the prevalence of testicular cancer?
6 per 100,000
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What are risk factors for testicular neoplasia?
Cryptorchidism, familial history, Caucasians, cancer in the contralateral testicle, gonadal dysgenesis or androgen insensitivity
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What is the term for the benign form of a testicular tumor?
Sex cord-stromal tumors
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What is the term for malignant testicular tumors?
Germ cell tumors
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Sex cord-stromal tumors arise from what cells?
Sertoli (nurse) and Leydig (testosterone) cells
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From what do germ cell tumors of the testicular arise from?
Intratublar germ cell neoplasia (in situ)
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What is cryptorchidism?
Failure of the testicle to descend
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What type of testicular tumor makes up 95% of postpubertal testicular tumors?
Germ cell tumors (GCTs)
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What are the two types of germ cell tumors (testicles)?
Seminomas and nonseminomatous GCTs
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What is the age range for seminomas?
40-50 (slightly older)
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What unique elevated blood marker is seen in those with a seminoma?
hCG (10%)
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What are the names of some nonseminomatous germ cell tumors?
Embryonal carcinoma, yolk sac tumor, choriocarcinoma, teratoma, mixed tumor
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What type of nonseminomatous germ cell tumor is seen at a young age of about 3 years?
Yolk sac tumor
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Which types of nonseminomatous germ cell tumors do not present with an elevated blood marker?
Embryonal carcinoma and teratoma
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In which type of nonseminomatous germ cell tumor do we see an elevated blood marker level of AFP?
Yolk sac tumor (90%)
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100% of patients with what form of nonseminomatous germ cell tumor will have elevated hCG blood levels?
Choriocarcinoma
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What is the age range for a teratoma?
All ages
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Seminomas make up what percent of germ cell tumors?
50%
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Describe the lesion associated with seminomas.
Soft, well-demarcated, gray-white
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What cellular appearance of a seminoma is indicative of a favorable prognosis?
More organized, large round cells with distinct borders
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Which tumor is usually larger: yolk sac tumor or choriocarcinoma?
Yolk sac tumor (choriocarcinoma is usually a small mass)
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What type of tumor is made of all 3 germ cell layers?
Teratoma
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Which are more aggressive: seminomas or nonseminomatous germ cell tumors?
Nonseminomatous germ cell tumors
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Radiation therapy is more effective for what type of cancer: seminomas or nonseminomatous germ cell tumors?
Seminomas (hence the more favorable prognosis)
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Which tend to be less likely to be palpable: seminomas or nonseminomatous germ cell tumors?
Nonseminomatous germ cell tumors
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Where is the likely location of metastasis of nonseminomatous GCTs?
Liver and lungs (both lymphatic and hematogenous)
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Are the tumors of testicular cancer usually painful or painless?
Painless
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What is the treatment for assumed malignancy of a testicular tumor?
Radical orchiectomy
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What kind of pain can be felt in the groin and abdomen with a testicular tumor?
Dull ache (referred pain)
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What tissues make up the prostate gland?
Glandular, fibrous, and smooth muscle
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What structure does the transitional zone of the prostate surround?
Urethra
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What zone of the prostate is more susceptible to carcinomas?
Peripheral zone
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Which zone of the prostate is more susceptible to hyperplasia (BPH)?
Transitional zone
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Which more common: bacterial prostatitis or chronic nonbacterial prostatitis?
Chronic nonbacterial (90-95%)
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Those with recurrent UTIs are more at risk for what kind of prostatitis?
Chronic bacterial
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What are some symptoms of chronic bacterial prostatitis?
Low back pain, pelvic pain, dysuria, bacteremia
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What are other names for chronic nonbacterial prostatitis?
Chronic pelvic pain syndrome or prostatodynia
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When asymptomatic, what incidental finding can be seen with those with prostatitis?
Leukocytes in prostatic secretions
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Does benign prostatic hyperplasia involve hypertrophy?
NO NO NO
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The hyperplasia involved with benign prostatic hyperplasia is dependent upon what substance?
Dihydrotestosterone (androgen)
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What is the usual age of onset for BPH?
Over the age of 40 (90% of male over 70 will develop it)
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What is the characteristic symptom of BPH?
Difficulty starting and maintaining stream of urine
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What is the treatment for BPH?
TURP (transurethral resection of the prostate), smooth muscle relaxants
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What are the side effects of TURP used to treat BPH?
Urinary incontinence, erectile dysfunction
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What is the number one most common cancer in men?
Carcinoma of the prostate
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Is prostate cancer the number one cancer causing death in males?
No, lung cancer
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Is prostate cancer more commonly aggressive or indolent?
Indolent ("lazy", non-aggressive)
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About 100% of prostate cancer involves what kind of tumor?
Adenocarcinoma
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70-80% of prostate carcinomas are found in what zone of the prostate?
Peripheral zone
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What is the most common age range for prostate cancer?
65-75 years (but risk starts over 50)
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What race is more at risk for developing prostate cancer?
African descent
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What elevated protein enzyme is seen with prostate cancer?
Prostate specific antigen (PSA)
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What are risk factors for prostate cancer?
Mutation, increased androgens, African descent, over the age of 50
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Is the PSA level specific to cancer?
No; elevated in all prostate conditions, therefore a biopsy is needed
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Does prostate cancer require dedicated management?
No because of its indolent nature
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What are some adverse effects seen following treatment for prostate cancer?
Erectile dysfunction, incontinence
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What is the most common location of osteoblastic metastasis of prostate cancer?
Axial skeleton
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What kinds of things can artificially elevate PSA levels and bring in a false positive test for prostate cancer?
BPH, prostatitis, recent ejaculation
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What is the number one most common cause of elevated PSA levels?
BPH (already such a common condition, especially compared to cancer)
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Ivory vertebra is seen among what conditions?
Prostate cancer, Paget's disease, and lymphoma
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What is the treatment for prostate cancer?
Prostatectomy, radiation therapy, anti-androgen therapy (orchiectomy)
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What condition is present with an excessive accumulation of urine in the kidney due to the obstruction of where they kidney meets the ureter?
Hydronephrosis
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What population is usually affected by hydronephrosis?
Male infants and young children
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What kind of pain is associated with a kidney stone?
Severe, intermittent flank pain
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What is the clinical term for a kidney stone?
Renal calculus
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How long does it take a renal calculus to pass?
Within 4 weeks
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What is the treatment for kidney stones?
Lithotripsy
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What is the gender bias for the development of renal canaliculi?
Males
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What is the term for urinary bladder inflammation?
Cystitis
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What would be a common cause of diverticula in the urinary bladder in males?
BPH
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What is the most common size of urinary bladder diverticula and are they usually symptomatic or asymptomatic?
Small and asymptomatic
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What is the most common type of urinary bladder cancer?
Urothelial carcinoma (90%)
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What kind of infection is associated with a squamous cell carcinoma of the urinary bladder making up 3-7% of all cases?
Schistosoma infection (Egypt)
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What are the risk factors for the development of urinary bladder cancer?
``` 1 male 2 urban environments 3 age 50-80 4 chronic bladder irritation 5 smoking 6 occupational carcinogens ```
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Is urinary bladder cancer hereditary?
NO (TP53 mutation)
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What is the hallmark feature of bladder cancer?
Painless hematuria

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