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Pathology review (female & male reproductive system)

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Polycystic ovarian disease
Multiple cyst in the ovary results in excessive production of estrogen & androgens which are converted to estrone
Testicular neoplasms
all masses in testes are considered malignant
Sites of metastases from testicular neoplasm
-lymph nodes
-hematogenous dissemination
Risk factors for testicular neoplasms
Cryptorchidism (undescended testicles)
Squamous cell carcinoma of penis
uncommon lesion occurring almost entirely in uncircumcised men
What is squamous cell carcinoma is associated with HPV infection?
Squamous cell carcinoma of penis
What are associated pathology's of the prostate?
-infection of the urinary bladder or urethra
-obstruction (prostatic hyperplasia)
-Infection (HIV)
Complication of acute prostatitis
-Chronic prostatitis
-Can be source of recurring UTI in older males
Signs and Symptoms of acute prostatitis
-Dysuria
-Urinary frequency
-lower back pain
-leukocytosis
-Fever
-Elevated prostate- specific antigen are common
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
involves the parenchyma around the urethra first and produces urinary obstruction. It is not considered a premalignant condition
Clinical presentation of benign prostatic hyperplasia
-increased frequency of urination
-nocturia
-difficulty starting & stopping urine flow
-incomplete voiding
Clinical presentation of prostatic adenocarcinoma
-decreased urinary stream
-urinary frequency
-back pan (caused from osteoblastic metastases to lumbar spine)
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
inflammation of the pelvic organs
Clinical traid of PID
-fever
-elevated WBC count
-Purulent cervical discharge (green)
Primary amenorrhea
No menarche by the age of 16 yrs
-Axillary & pubic hair development is androgen dependent
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