Male reproductive system disease

Question 1

Hypospadias

Answer 1

Condition where external urinary meatus (opening) open anywhere below tip of penis, rather than tip

Question 2

Hydrocele

Answer 2

Fluid filled sac surrounding the testis, manifests itself as a swelling on side of the scrotum.

Question 3

Varicocele

Answer 3

Dilated and twisted veins of the testis.

Question 4

Cryptorchidism

Answer 4

Hidden testicle which is caused by lack of descent of one or both testes into the scrotum.

Question 5

Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)

Answer 5

Swelling of the prostate gland which surrounds the base of the male bladder and urethra causing difficulty urinating, dribbling and nocturia. Bane of old men.

Question 6

Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)

Answer 6

Instrument inserted through urethra is used to partially cut away the prostate to relieve obstruction of the urinary tract.

Question 7

Prostate-specific antigen (PSA)

Answer 7

marker protein for prostate cell secretion, rising PSA can be early sign of prostate cancer.