Male GU Exam Flashcards
(39 cards)
corpus spongiosum
contains urethra x1
corpus cavernosa
2x
prepuce
foreskin
pampiniform plexus
to testes
-plexus because can get testosterone up from scrotum
prostate gland
five lobes
-anterior, posterior, middle, 2 lateral
most common for cancer?
posterior lobe of prostate gland
most common hernia
indirect for both sexes
above inguinal ligament
-into scrotum
direct hernia
less common, mostly in men
above inguinal ligament - rarely in scrotum
femoral hernia
less common, mostly in women
below inguinal ligament
-never into scrotum
dysuria
pain in urination
hematuria
blood in urine
components of male exam
penis scrotum hernias prostate special exams
penis exam
inspection and palpation
hair - triangle up
female hair - triangle down
chlamydia
WBC
gonorrhea
WBC with gram - intracellular diplococcic
trichomonas
WBC with moving organisms
GEN probe (genetic probe)
chlamydia and GC
scrotum exam
inspection and palpation
sims position
left lateral decubitus
modified lithotomy
birthing position
best palpated on DRE
posterior lobe of prostate
testicular self exam
very important
educate your patients
indirect hernia
enters internal ring and exits external ring
tip of finger in inguinal canal
direct hernia
above inguinal ligament
behind and through external ring
at side of finger in inguinal canal