Urology

Question 1

Cavernosal blood gas analysis

Answer 1

Sample taken from lateral aspect of corpora cavernosum to test for ischaemic priapism

Question 2

Hypospadias

Answer 2

Birth defect where the urethral opening is not at the tip of the penis and is instead located on the shaft or scrotum

Question 3

Overflow incontinence

Answer 3

involuntary release of urine from the bladder when the bladder is overly full despite the patient feeling no urge to urinate. Caused by a weak bladder or a blockage

Question 4

Priapism

Answer 4

Prolonged penile erection that is NOT the result of sexual stimulation. Ischaemic and non-ischaemic varieties with ischaemic being a medical emergency

Question 5

Testicular torsion

Answer 5

Testicle rotates, twisting spermatic cord supplying blood to testicle and stopping perfusion, causing sudden pain and often swelling. Intermittent pain may be the result of intermittent torsion but is still a medical emergency

Question 6

Varicocele

Answer 6

Benign enlargement of the veins inside the scrotum