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What are the three columns of vascular erectile tissue of the penis?

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corpus spongiosum, two corpora cavernosum

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THe ____ formsthe bulb of the penis, ending in the glans

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corpus pongiosum

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The ____ is the column of tissue that contains the urethra.

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Corpus spongiosum

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____ are secretions of the glans penis

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smegma

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Covering the testes, except posteriorly, is the ____

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tunica vaginalis

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On the posterolateral surface of each testis is the comma-shaped ____

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Epididymis

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The ___ contains tightly coild spermatic ducts that provide a reservoir for maturation and transport of sperm. From this, the sperm move to the ____

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  1. epididymis
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Lymphatics from the penile and scrotal surfaces drain into the ____ nodes.

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Inguinal

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Sexual function depends on what 3 things?

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  1. normal levels of testosterone
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The lymphatics of the testes drain to_____

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The abdomen

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The ____ forms a tunnel for the vas deferens through the abdominal muscles.

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Inguinal canal

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What are inguinal hernias?

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When loops of bowel force their way through weak areas of the inguinal canal

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____ may accompany gonococcal and nongonococcal urethritis

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Penile discharge (yellowish in gonococcal, white in non-gonococcal)

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Which infections can be acquired from oral-penile transmission?

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Gonorrhea

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How often should men between 15-35 be encouraged to perform testicular self-exams?

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Monthly

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___ is a tight prepuce that cannot be retracted over the glans.

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Phimosis

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What is paraphimosis?

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A tight prepuce that once retracted over the glans cannot return.

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Inflammation of the glans is called ___. Usually secondary to ___

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balanitis

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___ is inflammation of the glans and prepuce.

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Balanoposthitis

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Pubic or genital excoriations suggest the possibility of ___

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pubic lice (crabs), or sometimes scabies

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What is hypospadias?

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Congenital, ventral displacement of the meatus on the penis

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Upon compressing the glans between your fingers, there is a profuse, yellow discharge. You suspect

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Gonococcal urethritis

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Normally, compression of the glans produces (White/Clear/yellow/no) discharge

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None

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Induration along the ventral surface of the penis suggests ___

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urethral stricture, possibly carcinoma

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What is cryptorchidism
An undescended testicle
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What are common scrotal swellings?
- indirect inguinal hernias
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Dome-shaped white or yellow papules or nodules on teh scrotum are called ____ and are formed by ___
epidermoid cysts, formed by occluded follicles filled with keratin debris of follicular epithellium
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A poorly developed scrotum on one or both sides suggests?
Cryptorchidism
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_____raises possibility of testicular cancer
Any painless nodule in the testis
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___ is a potentially curable cancer with peak incidence between age 15-35
Testicular cancer
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Tortuous veins noted to the left when palpating the spermatic cord suggests ___
varicocele
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A cystic structure in the spermatic corde suggests ___
hydrocele of the cord
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Swelling in the scrotum other than testicles can be evaluated by ____
transillumination
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In transillumination, ____ light up with a red glow, while ____ do not
1. swellings containing serous fluid (hydroceles)
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A bulge that appears on straining suggests ___
hernia
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A bulge near the external inguinal ring suggests a ___
DIRECT inguinal hernia
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A bulge near the internal inguinal ring suggests ___
INDIRECT inguinal hernia
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What defines an "incarcerated" hernia?
It's contents cannot be returned to the abdominal cavity
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What is a strangulated hernia?
Blood supply to the entrapped contents is compromised.
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A congenital displacement of the urethral meatus to the inferior surface of the penis is a ___
hypospadias
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Scrotal edema may suggest what disease process(es)
CHF or nephrotic syndrome
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___ is identified by palpable, non-tender, hard plaques found just beneath the skin along the dorsum of the penis.
Peyronie's Disease
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A male presents with complaints of a crooked, painful erection and you note plaques beneath the skin along the dorsum of the penis. You suspect
Peyronie's disease
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A ___ is a non-tender, fluid-filled mass within the tunica vaginalis. It transilluminates and the examining fingers can get above the mass within the scrotum.
Hydrocele
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___ can be identified by an indurated nodule or ulcer, usually nontender. It is usually found in men who are not circumcised, making it less
Carcinoma of the Penis
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Usually an indirect inguinal hernia that comes through the internal inguinal ring so fingers cannot get above the mass in a ____
scrotal hernia
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Condylomata acuminata is another term for ____, and is caused by what?
Genital warts, caused by HPV subtypes 6 or 11
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single or multiple papules or plaques of variable shapes; may be round, pointed, or thin and slender. May be raised, flat, or cauliflower like. May disappear without treatment, but can arise on penis, scrotum groin thighs...
Condylomata Acuminata
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A patient presents with small, scattered or grouped vesicles on glans or shaft of penis, and can appear as erosions if vesicular membrane breaks.
Genital herpes simplex
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In an older patient presenting with apparent genital herpes, you should be sure to distinguish it from what?
Genital herpes zoster, candidiasis
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Pt presents with small red papule that becomes a painless erosion up to 2cm. The erosion is clean, red, smooth, and glistening. It heals within 3-8 weeks.
Primary Syphillis
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The term used to describe the painless erosion of syphillis is ___
Chancre
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The organism that causes syphilis is ___
treponema pallidum
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___ is a red papule or pustule initially, then forms a painful deep ulcer with a ragged non-indurated margin. It contains necrotic exudate.
Chancroid
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The organism responsible for chancroid is ___
Haemophilus ducreyi
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In ___ the testis is arophied and may lie within the inguinal canal or abdomen resulting in an unfilled scrotum.
Cryptorchidism
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The risk of testicular cancer is ____ in patients wit cryptorchidism.
Increased
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In adults, testicular length is usually ____
3.5-5cm
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The testicles of a pt with Klinefelter's syndrome are usually ____cm
<2cm
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___ is an acute inflammation of the testis. Testis is painful, tender, and swollen. Scrotum may also be reddened
Acute orchitis
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Acute orchitis is usually (bilateral/unilateral), and is seen in ____
unilateral, seen in mumps and other viral infections
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A painless, movable cystic mass just above the testis suggests a ____.
Spermatocele or epididymal cyst.
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What is the difference between a spermatocele and an epididymal cyst?
Spermatocele contains sperm. Epididymal cyst does not. Otherwise clinically indistinguishable
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___ refers to varicose veins of the spermatic cord, usually on the left.
Varicocele of the Spermatic cord
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Pt presents with a Left testicle that feels like there is a soft "bag of worms above it". You suspect
Varicocele
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In ___ the epididymis is tender and swollen and may not be distinguishable from the testis. Scrtum may be reddened and vas deferens inflamed.
Acute epididymitis
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A patient presents with painful and swollen genitalia. He was also diagnosed with a urinary tract infection. THe scrotum and vas deferens are inflamed and the scrotum is red. You suspect.
Acute epididymitis
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____ produces a firm enalargement of the epididymis, sometimes tender, with thickening or beding of the vas deferens
Chronic inflammation of Tuberculous epididymitis (in pts with tuberculosis)
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___ is a twisting of the testicle on its spermatic cord.
Torsion
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A 15 y/o male presents with acute onset of severe pain in his scrotum. Scrotum is red and edematous, without a hx of infection or injury.
Testicular torsion
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What is the most common type of inguinal hernia?
Indirect
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____ originate above the inguinal ligament, near it's midpoint (internal inguinal ring)
Indirect inguinal hernias
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A ____ inguinal hernia commonly travels into the scrotum.
Indirect
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____ inguinal hernias are usually found in men older than 40 and are rare in women
Direct inguinal hernias
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___ originate above the inguinal ligament, close to the pubic tubercle (near external inguinal ring.
Direct inguinal hernias
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A direct inguinal hernia _____ travels into the scrotum
Rarely
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During a hernia exam, the hernia comes down and touches the fingertip if it is a ____
Indirect inguinal hernia
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During a hernia exam, the hernia bulges anteriorly and pushes the side of the finger forward if it is a _____
direct inguinal hernia
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___ are the least common type of hernia, and are more common in ____(gender)
Femoral, women
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A femoral hernia originates _____ the inguinal ligament.
Below and more laterally
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Femoral hernia may be confused for ___
swollen lymph nodes
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A femoral hernia _____ travels into the scrotum
Never
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During hernia exam, the inguinal canal is empty if it is a ____
femoral hernia.
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____ is more commonly known as "jock itch"
Tinea cruris
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What is peyronie's disease?
Causes curvature of the penis caused by inflammation of the tunica albiguinea of the penis resulting in a fibrous plaque
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___ is a prolonged erection
priapism
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What is the treatment for priapism
needle aspiration and occasionally phenylephrine
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What does prostatic fluid do?
it is alkaline so it helps counteract acidity of vaginal canal so sperm can live longer
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AUR refers to ____
BOO = bladder outlet obstruction

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