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Week 4 Flashcards

1
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gonads are formed in abdomen at week __

A

5-6

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2
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where does scrotum descend from

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abdomen > inguinoscrotal > scrotum

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3
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failure of scrotum descent leads to __

A

cryptochidism / hernia

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4
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testicles produce

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testosterone & sperm / spermatozoa

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5
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rete testis formed by __

A

anastomosis of these seminiferous tubules in mediastinum

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6
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testes connected to __

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head of epididymis through efferent ducts

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7
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Within each hemiscrotum, the testicle and epididymis are enclosed by

A

tunica albuginea

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8
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tunica albuginea is covered by __

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tunica vaginalis

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9
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scrotum pxt position

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patient supine with penis flipped superior / held

rolled tissue into ball then place under upper thighs to raise scrotum

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10
Q

probes used for scrotum pxt

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high resolution linear probe (7-18 MHz)
curvilinear probe (5-8 MHz)

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11
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which probe used for enlarged testes

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curvilinear probe (5-8 MHz)

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12
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US scrotum scanning protocol

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  1. compare right & left testes
  2. color doppler of comparison view
  3. transverse & longitudinal dimension of RT testes
  4. RT epididymal head, body, tail
  5. pampiniform plexus with valsalva
  6. image pathologies
  7. repeat 3-6 for LT testes
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13
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PW doppler may be used to confirm __

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vein presence for testicular torsion

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14
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epididymitis sono features

A
  • hypoechoic
  • heterogenous
  • enlarged
  • hyperemic
  • scrotal wall thickening
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15
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orchitis sono features

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enlarged hypoechoic testes parenchyma, increased vascular flow, hydrocele

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16
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microlithiasis sono features

A
  • many small hyperechoic foci in testes parenchyma,
  • bilateral
  • neoplasm in 40%
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17
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clinical symptoms of orchitis

A

scrotal pain & swelling, fever, nausea & vomitting

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18
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clinical symptoms of epididymitis

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acute scrotal pain, swelling, fever

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19
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causes of epididymitis

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UTI, idiopathic, trauma

20
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causes of microlithiasis

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idiopathic, calcified vessels, granulomatosis, asymptomatic

21
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causes of tubular ectasia of rete testes

A

associated with epididymal obstruction due to trauma & inflammation, asymptomatic

22
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tubular ectasia of rete testes sono features

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cystic lesion in mediastinum, variable size

23
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causes of testicular torsion

A

twisting of spermatic cord

24
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clinical symptoms of testicular torsion

A

acute groin / scrotal pain, lower abdominal pain, scrotal swelling, nausea, vomitting

25
testicular torsion sono features
- hypoechoic parenchyma - enlarged - hydrocele - twisted spermatic cord pedicle - decreased blood flow
26
clinical symptoms of rupture
scrotal pain, swelling & palpable scrotal mass
27
rupture sono features
- testes extrusion into scrotal sac - irregular fibrous testicular capsule - disruption of tunica albuginea with parenchyma extrusion
28
spermatocele causes
trauma, infection, idiopathic, non-viable sperm, retention cyst arising from rete testes
29
spermatocele clinical symptoms
asymptomatic, palpable scrotal mass
30
spermatocele sono features
- solitary / multiple - anechoic round mass superior to testes - does not compress testes
31
causes of hydrocele
inflammation, trauma, idiopathic, congenital
32
clinical symptoms of hydrocele
asymptomatic, enlarged scrotum, scrotal mass & pain
33
hydrocele sono features
- anechoic fluid collection - strong posterior acoustic enhancement - diffuse wall thickening when chronic
34
causes of varicocele
idiopathic, asymptomatic, infertility, incompetent spermatic veins
35
clinical symptoms of varicocele
tender scrotal mass & pain
36
varicocele sono features
- tortuous venous structure - commonly located on left & inferior portion of scrotum - veins increase in size when standing / valsalva maneuver - check left kidney & left renal vein
37
extra testicular masses are almost always __
benign
38
testicular neoplasm is common in __
25 - 35 age group
39
most common germ cell tumor is __
seminoma
40
testicular neoplasm sono features
- hypoechoic mass - well demarcated margins & frequently multifocal - irregular testes - hyperemic blood flow around tumor using color / power doppler
41
epididymis is located on top of __
each testicle
42
spermatic cord contains __
blood vessels, nerves, lymph vessels, vas deferens
43
testes are divided into more than __
250 conical lobules containing seminiferous tubules
44
spermatic cord consists of
arteries, nerves, ductus deferens, pampiniform plexus, lymphatic vessels
45
how long do you have to operate on testicular torsion
6 hours

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