Chapter 9-Pathological Conditions; STI
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carcinoma of the testes
(testes) - malignant of the testicles
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cryptorchism; cryptorchidism
(testes) - undescended testicles
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hydrocele
(testes) - sac of clear luid in the scrotum
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testicular torsion
(testes) - twisting of the spermatic cord
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varicocele
(testes) - enlarged, dilated veins near the testicle
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carcinoma of the prostate
(prostate gland) - malignant tumor of the prostate gland
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prostatic hyperplasia
(prostate gland) - benign growth of cells within the prostate gland; benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
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hypospadias; hypospadia
(penis) - congenital opening of the male urethra on the undersurface of the penis
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phimosis
(penis) - narrowing (stricture) of the opening of the prepuce over the glans penis; phim/o means to muzzle
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chlamydial infection
(STI) - bacteria )Chlaymdia trachomatis) invade the urethra and reproductive tract of men and the vagina and cervix of women
- gonorrhea (STI)
- Inflammation of the genital tract mucous membranes, caused by infection with gonococci (berry-shaped bacteria)
- herpes genitalis (STI)
- Infection of the skin and mucosa of the genitals, caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV)
- syphilis (STI)
- chronic STI caused by a spirochete (spiral-shaped bacterium)
- PSA Test
- measures levels of prostate-specific antigen in the blood
- semen analysis
- ejaculated fluid is examined microscopically
- castration
- surgical excision of testicles or ovaries
- circumcision
- surgical procedure to remove the prepuce of the penis
- digital rectal examination
- finger palpation through the rectum to examine the prostate gland
- transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
- excision of parts of the prostate gland using a resectoscope through the urethra
- vasectomy
- bilateral surgical removal of a part of the vas deferens