XVIII - The Male Genital System Flashcards
Biomarker elevated in choriocarcinoma
Serum HCG(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th ed., p. 979
This STD is a chronic, ulcerative disease caused by certain strains of C. trachomatis, which presents with nonspecific urethritis, papular or ulcerative lesions involving the lower genitalia, regional adenopathy, or an anorectal syndrome.
Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) (TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th ed., p 707
Most common primary malignant tumor of the ureter
Urothelial carcinoma(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th ed., p. 960
Nodular hyperplasia is usually more pronounced in what part/s of the prostate?
Inner (central and transitional) region of the prostate(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th ed., p 696
Most important cause of firm, painless enlargement of the testis.
Testicular neoplasms(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th ed., p 690
Most common location of prostate cancer
Posterior location, peripheral zone of the gland(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th ed., p. 985
A chronic venereal infection caused by the spirochete Treponema pallidum, whose fundamental microscopic lesion is a proliferative endarteritis and an accompanying inflammatory infiltrate rich in plasma cells.
Syphilis(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th ed., p 702
Ureteral narrowing or obstruction characterized by fibrotic proliferative inflammatory process encasing retroperitoneal structures and causing hydronephrosis
Sclerosing Retroperitotneal Fibrosis(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th ed., p 961
Urothelial carcinoma associated with gain of function FGFR3 and HRAS mutation.
Non-invasive low-grade urothelial carcinoma(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th ed., p. 968
It is characterized by formation of large, fairly discrete nodules in the periurethral region of the prostate. The most common benign prostatic disease in men older than age 50 years.
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia or Nodular Hyperplasia(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th ed., p. 982
An abnormal opening of the urethra along the ventral aspect of the penis.
Hypospadias(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th ed., p 687
The most common testicular tumor in men agest 15-34 years old
Germ Cell tumor(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th ed., p. 975
Presents as a testicular mass. These neoplasm appear as firm, small nodules with a homogeneous gray-white to yellow cut surface. Tumor cell are arranged in distinctive trabeculae and form cordlike structures and tubules.
Sertoli cell tumors(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th ed., p. 980
What do you call the structures resembling endodermal sinuses that may be seen in Yolk Sac Tumor?
Schiller Duval Bodies (TOPNOTCH)
Lymphatic spread is common to all forms of testicular tumors. Which group of nodes are initially involved?
Retroperitoneal para-aortic nodes(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th ed., p. 979
Approximately 70% of prostate carcinoma will arise in what zone of the gland?
Peripheral zone ( posterior location) (TOPNOTCH)
Bowen disease which presents as an erythematous patch on the glans penis.
Erythroplasia of Queyrat(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th ed., p 688
Morphology: appear as minute, disseminated abscesses or diffuse edema, congestion, and boggy suppuration of the entire prostate
Acute prostatitis (TOPNOTCH)
Inflammatory lesion that presents as a small, red, painful mass about the external urethral meatus, consisting of inflamed granulation tissue covered by friable mucosa which may ulcerate and bleed with the slightest trauma, typically in older females.
Urethral caruncle(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th ed., p. 969
Occurs in young, sexually active males, histologically identical to Bowen disease. Presents with multiple reddish brown papules on the glans and is most often transient, with rare progression to carcinoma in immunocompetent patients.
Bowenoid papulosis (TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th ed., p 688
Characterized by variable amount of lymphoid infiltrate, evidence of glandular injury, and, frequently, concomitant acute inflammatory changes of the prostate.
Chronic prostatitis (TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th ed., p 695
Represents failure of testicular descent into the scrotum which involves the right testis more commonly than the left. Causes increased risk of sterility and development of testicular cancer.
Cryptorchidism(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th ed., p 690
Within how many hours should the testes be explored surgically and untwisted manually so the testes will be viable after a testicular torsion?
Within 6 hours(TOPNOTCH)
A 25 year old develops bilateral parotitis and fever. He was never vaccinated with MMR. A few days later, he develops bilateral testicular pain and swelling. This complication (A) is more common in children (B) occurs in 80% of adult males (C) consists of a predominantly lymphoplasmacytic inflammatory infiltrate (D) all of the above are true
consists of a predominantly lymphoplasmacytic infiltrate (A- rare in children, B - 20% in adults) (TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th ed., p 690
What HPV DNA type is found in approximately 80% of Bowen Disease and bowenoid papulosis?
HPV Type 16 (TOPNOTCH)
A gram-negative intracellular bacterium that causes a disease that is clinically indistinguishable from gonorrhea in both men and in women.
Chlamydia trachomatis(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th ed., p 707
A condition in which the prepuce cannot be retracted easily over the glans penis
Phimosis (TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th ed., p 688
Morphology: tumor cells are arranged in distinctive trabeculae with a tendency to form cordlike structures resembling immature seminiferous tubules
Sertoli Cell Tumors or Androblastoma (TOPNOTCH)
Both nontreponemal and antitreponemal antibody tests are strongly positive in virtually all cases of this stage of syphilis.
Secondary syphilis(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th ed., p 702
Dominant and sometimes only clinical manifestation of bladder cancer
Painless hematuria(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th ed., p. 967
This STD is an acute, ulcerative infection caused by Haemophilus ducreyi, a small, gram-negative coccobacillus. The lesion is an irregular ulcer, whose base is covered by a shaggy, yellow-gray exudate. Regional lymph nodes are enlarged and tender.
Chancroid (Soft Chancre) (TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th ed., p 707
Most common cause of scrotal enlargement, which is an accumulation of serous fluid within the tunica vaginalis usually secondary to infection or malignancy.
Hydrocele(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th ed., p 689
Which of the following has been implicated in the development of squamous cell carcinoma of the penis? (A) smegma (B) smoking (C) HPV infection (D) all of the above
all of the above (TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th ed., p 688
Composed of proliferating prostatic glandular elements and fibromuscular stroma. The glandular lumina often contain inspissated, proteinaceous secretory material, termed corpora amylacea.
Nodular Hyperplasia of the Prostate (TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th ed., p 697
Low cuboidal to columnar epithelial cells forming microcysts, sheets, glands, and papillae, often associated with eosinophilic hyaline globules. (+) Schiller-Duval bodies
Yolk sac tumors/endodermal sinus tumors(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th ed., p 692
Major clinical problem in BPH
Urinary obstruction(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th ed., p. 983
DRE was performed in a patient and demonstrated a gritty and firm prostate. PSA was 6 ng/ml. Biopsy of prostate was done and showed crowded glands lined by a single uniform layer of cuboidal epithelium, lack branching and papillary infolding, and absent outer basal cell layer. What is the diagnosis?
Prostate adenocarcinoma(TOPNOTCH)
A variant of squamous cell carcinoma characterized by a papillary architecture, less striking cytologic atypia, and rounded, pushing deep margins.
Verrucous carcinoma (TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th ed., p 689
A 19 year old college student consults for penile discharge. He discloses a history of unprotected sex. A gram stain of the smear of the discharge shows numerous neutrophils, some of which harbor gram negative cocci in pairs in the cytoplasm. The likely etiologic agent is (A) Trichomonas (B) Chlamydia (C) Treponema (D) Neisseria
Neisseria (TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th ed., p 705
Teratoma which contain immature somatic elements reminiscent of those in developing fetal tissue.
Immature teratomas(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th ed., p 692
Syndrome composed of cryptorchidims, hypospadias, and poor sperm quality; also associated with germ cell tumors
Testicular dysgenesis syndrome(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th ed., p. 975
Caused by HPV types 6 and 11. Lesions vary from small, sessile lesions to large, papillary proliferations measuring several centimeters in diameter.
Condylomata acuminata (TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th ed., p 709
Morphology: clear vacuolization of the prickle cells
Condylomata acuminatum (koilocytosis) (TOPNOTCH)
Concentration of this biochemical marker is of great value in monitoring patients after treatment for prostate cancer.
Prostate specific antigen (PSA)(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th ed., p 700