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What is the best method for obtaining testicular or epididymal specimens for cytology and culture?
What is the best method for obtaining testicular or epididymal specimens for cytology and culture?
- Testicular biopsy
- Ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration (correct)
- Epididymal biopsy
- Specimens obtained during castration
Why is epididymal biopsy rarely performed?
Why is epididymal biopsy rarely performed?
- Less accurate diagnostic results
- Higher cost of the procedure
- Greater risk of granuloma formation (correct)
- Increased risk of bacterial contamination
What is the prognosis for maintaining fertility in infectious orchitis/epididymitis cases, even with appropriate antimicrobial treatment?
What is the prognosis for maintaining fertility in infectious orchitis/epididymitis cases, even with appropriate antimicrobial treatment?
- Excellent with supportive care alone
- Guarded due to potential irreversible damage to the germinal epithelium (correct)
- Poor due to lack of effective antimicrobial agents
- Favorable with early detection and treatment
In cases of unilateral involvement, what should be done to protect the unaffected testis/epididymis from damage?
In cases of unilateral involvement, what should be done to protect the unaffected testis/epididymis from damage?
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What is the treatment of choice for orchitis and epididymitis when maintaining fertility is not important?
What is the treatment of choice for orchitis and epididymitis when maintaining fertility is not important?
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