Male Reproductive System
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clcupples on March 15, 2012
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PCOM SD Winter 2012 Pathophysiology 2 with Dr. John Schaeffer; congenital & acquired penile disorders, prostate disorders, STDs
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Medical assisting program Everest melrose park 10am-2pm
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 hypospadias | Opening of the glans penis is on the ventral side at birth. |
| epispadias | Opening of the glans penis is on the doral side at birth. |
| surgery at birth | How is hypospadias & epispadias treated? |
| phimosis | Congenitally tight/restrictive foreskin that doesn't allow for retraction for cleaning. |
| circumsion | How is phimosis treated? |
| priapism | With this condition, an erection lasts more than 4 hours causing blood stasis that could lead to fibrosis & scar tissue. Over time, blood flow is impeded & cx impotence. |
| stop drug use or aspirate out blood | How is priapism treated? |
| balanitis | Infection of a circumsized glans penis. |
| balanoposthitis | Infection of an uncircumcised glans penis usually related to phimosis - staph & strep common - Tx: topical thorough cleaning; antibiotics |
| staph, strep | Name 2 types of infections that commonly cause balanitis or balanoposthitis. |
| thorough topical cleaning & antibiotics | What is the treatment for balanitis or balanoposthitis. |
| tunica vaginalis | Peritoneal covering of the testes (visceral & parietal layer with little bit of serous fluid in between) |
| epididymis | Structure where sperm cells mature |
| cryptorchidism | Condition when the one or both testes fail to descend at or after birth |
| hydrocele | Condition when more fluid than normal is in between the visceral and parietal layer. If congenital, the peritoneal connection didn't close off when the testes were descending so the fluid in the abdominal cavity seeps in. s/sx: pain, discomfort, heaviness; referred px to low back Upon testing, the fluid is transluminate (can see thru when a light is shined through the testes) |
| hematocele | Condition when blood is in the fluid between the visceral and parietal layers. |
| varicocele | When palpated, the scrotum feels like a "bag of worms" - veins are varicosed. |
| testicular torsion | Spermatic cord is twisted cutting off blood supply to testes; usually unilateral; could cx necrosis; ultrasound to verify |
| yes | Is testicular torsion a 911 call? |
| testicular torsion | If a man has severe testicular pain & is vomiting, what is the possible cause? |
| orchitis & epididymitis | Inflammation/infection of testes OR epididymis S/Sx: red, tenderness, warmth |
| UTI, STD, mumps | What are 3 possible causes of orchitis & epididymitis |
| seminiferous tubules | If not treated, orchitis & epididymitis could lead to infertility due to destruction of what structure? |
| antibiotics | How is orchitis/epididymitis treated? |
| testicular cancer | If a man has a hard, painless lump in his testes, what could be the cause? |
| seminoma | This type of tumor contains one cell tissue type, usually epithelial. |
| teratoma | This type of tumor contains multiple cell tissue types including hair, epithelial & organ tissue. It is usually benign but in the testes can be malignant |
| chemotherapy, radiation therapy, orchiectomy (remove testes) | How is testicular cancer treated? |
| prostatitis | Name the condition: Sx: mild - urgency, frequency, dysuria ; severe - fever, chills Dx: blood panel, urinalysis; WBC & bacteria will show DRE (Digital Rectal Examine): tender on palpation, swollen |
| benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) | Name the condition: Common in men over 50 Sx: mild to severe; increased urination, frequency, difficulty; decreased urine stream; weak stream of urine; difficulty initiating urination; micturition reflex (urinary frequency) Dx: DRE = enlarged, hard rubber feel (no resiliency) |
| benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) | This condition occurs due to increased cell division in core of prostate gland around the urethra leading to an enlarged prostate that squeezes prostatic urethra |
| prostatic carcinoma | Name the condition: Starts in the periphery of the gland & can be asymptomatic so DRE is necessary to determine if nodules are present. - When found on x-ray, it will have metastasized into spine nodular - metastasized into bone; cx back pain - Dx: DRE, PSA levels high; confirm with biopsy |
| PSA (Prostatic Specific Antigen) | Elevated levels of this antigen can show in prostatitis, benign prostatic hyperphasia & prostatic carcinoma & is therefore not conclusive in differentiating the condition. |
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