Urology - Passmedicine Flashcards
What are causes of scrotal swellings?
Inguinal hernia Testicular tumours Acute epididymo-orchtis Epididymal cysts Hydrocele Testicular torsion Variocele
What does an inguinal hernia present like?
Inguinoscrotal swelling (can’t get above it)
Cough impulse may be present
May be reducible
How do testicular tumours tend to present?
Discrete testicular nodules
What investigations are required in suspected testicular tumour?
USS scrotum
Serum AFP
bHCG
How does acute epididymo-orchitis tend to present?
Hx dysuria, urethral discharge
Swelling may be tender + eased by elevating testis
What causes most cases of epididymo-orchitis?
Chlamydia
At what age are epididymal cysts more common?
> 40 years
How do epididymal cysts tend to present?
Painless cyst above and behind the testis (may contain clear/opalescent fluid)
Usually possible to get above the lump
How does a hydrocele present?
Non-painful, soft, fluctuant swelling
Can get above it
Contains clear fluid + will transilluminate
What may a hydrocele be a presenting feature of?
Testicular cancer in young men
How does testicular torsion present?
Severe, sudden onset testicular pain Usually in a young male O/e testis is tender and pain not eased by elevation (Prehn's sign), swollen, tender testis is retracted upward, skin may be reddened Pain may be referred to lower abdomen NV
What are risk factors for testicular torsion?
Abnormal testicular lie
How is testicular torsion managed?
Urgent surgery
Contralateral testis also fixed
What is a variocele?
Varicosities of the pampiniform plexus
Where do varioceles typically occur and why?
On the left (as the testicular vein drains into the renal vein)
What can a variocele be a presenting feature of?
Renal cell carcinoma
Do varioceles affect fertility?
They can if they are bilateral
How is testicular malignancy treated?
Orchidectomy via inguinal approach - allows high ligation of testicular vessels + avoids exposure of another lymphatic field to the tumour
How can torted testicles be fixed?
Sutures or placement of the testis in a Dartos pouch
How are varioceles managed?
Usually conservatively
If concerns about testicular function/infertility then surgery/radiological management may be considered
How can epididymal cysts be excised?
Via scrotal approach
How are hydroceles managed?
In children (pathology is due to patient processus vaginalis + so) inguinal approach to ligate processus is used
In adults a scrotal approach is preferred + the hydrocele sac is excised/plicated (Lords or Jabouley procedure)
95% of testicular cancers are what?
Germ cell tumours
How are germ cell tumours divided?
Seminoma
Non-seminomatous germ cell tumours