Questions and Answers
Where is the urethral opening located in a person with Epispadias?
What is the difference between Epispadias and Hypospadias?
A person has a urethral opening on the underside of their penis. What condition do they likely have?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Epispadias?
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What is the location of the urethral opening in a normal penis?
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Which of these conditions involves a failure of the testes to descend into the scrotum?
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A patient presents with a cyst containing fluid and sperm that has developed between the testis and the epididymis. Which condition is most likely present?
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Which of the following conditions is characterized by a dilated vein in the spermatic cord, often caused by a lack of valves allowing backflow?
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Which condition involves inflammation of the prostate gland?
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Which of these conditions can be both congenital and acquired?
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Study Notes
Congenital Abnormalities of the Penis
- Epispadias: urethral opening is located on the dorsal (upper) surface of the penis
- Hypospadias: urethral opening is located on the ventral (under) surface of the penis
Testicular Abnormalities
- Cryptorchidism: testis fails to descend into the scrotum properly
Scrotal Abnormalities
- Hydrocele: excessive fluid accumulates in the space between the layers of the tunica vaginalis of the scrotum
- Causes: congenital defect in newborns, injury, infection, or tumor
- Spermatocele: a cyst containing fluid and sperm that develops between the testis and the epididymis
Vascular Abnormalities
- Varicocele: a dilated vein in the spermatic cord
- Cause: lack of valves leads to backflow, resulting in increased pressure and dilation
Emergency Conditions
- Torsion of the testes: testes rotate on the spermatic cord, compressing arteries and veins
Prostate Gland Abnormalities
- Prostatitis: infection or inflammation of the prostate gland
Congenital Abnormalities of the Penis
- Epispadias: urethral opening is located on the dorsal (upper) surface of the penis
- Hypospadias: urethral opening is located on the ventral (under) surface of the penis
Testicular Abnormalities
- Cryptorchidism: testis fails to descend into the scrotum properly
Scrotal Abnormalities
- Hydrocele: excessive fluid accumulates in the space between the layers of the tunica vaginalis of the scrotum
- Causes: congenital defect in newborns, injury, infection, or tumor
- Spermatocele: a cyst containing fluid and sperm that develops between the testis and the epididymis
Vascular Abnormalities
- Varicocele: a dilated vein in the spermatic cord
- Cause: lack of valves leads to backflow, resulting in increased pressure and dilation
Emergency Conditions
- Torsion of the testes: testes rotate on the spermatic cord, compressing arteries and veins
Prostate Gland Abnormalities
- Prostatitis: infection or inflammation of the prostate gland
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Learn about the congenital anomalies of the penis, including epispadias and hypospadias, and their effects on the urethral opening.
