Topic 39 - Physical and additional examination of the genital tract in female and male animals. Flashcards
Reproductive organs of male:
- Scrotum
2.Testicles
3.Epididymides - Penis
5.Prepuce - Prostategland
Reproductive organs of female:
1.Vulva
2. Vagina
3. Uterus
4.Ovaries
5. Nipples
Indications to do a reproductive organs examination:
Directs signs: Vaginal discharge, silent heat
Indirect signs: Alopecia, Defecation complaint, systemic illness/fever
Examination steps of male reproductive tract:
- Nationale
- History
- Physical examination
- Additional examination
Part of nationale:
AGE
Young = developmental defects
Old = prostate, neoplasms
Part of history:
– Reproductive state: intact/castrated
– Libido, fertility, internal medicine complaints
Examination method and parameters of scrotum
Inspection, Palpation
- Skin: Surface, painful, temperature, thickness
- Content
Abnormalities of scrotum:
scrotal dermatitis
scrotal hernia
Examination method and parameters of testes and epididymus:
Inspection, Palpation
Localization, size, shape, structure, surface, painfulness, symmetry, movability, consistency
Abnormalities of testes and epididymis:
- cryptorchidism
- orchitis = testis inflammation
- epididymitis = epididymis inflammation
- testicular neoplasm
Examination method and parameters of penis:
Inspection, Palpation
Shape, size, painfulness, consistency, intactness, colour of mucosa
Abnormalities of penis:
Intactness of urethra
Examination method and parameters of prepuce:
Inspection, Palpation
Integrity, colour of skin, mucosa, orifice, discharge
Abnormalities with prepuce:
- phimosis
- paraphimosis
- Infection with discharge
Examination method and parameters of prostate gland:
Palpation - Rectal digital palpation
Localization, size, shape, structure, surface, painfulness,
symmetry, movability, consistency