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Ch. 9 Pathology
Male Reproductive System Pathology
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Carcinoma of the testes | Malignant tumor of the testicles. |
| Cryptorchidism | Undescended Testicle |
| Hydrocele | Sac of clear fluid in the scrotum |
| Testicular torsion | Twisting of the spermatic cord |
| Varicocele | Enlarged, dilated veins near the testicle |
| Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia | Benign growth of cells within the prostate gland |
| Carcinoma of the prostate | Malignant tumor of the prostate gland |
| hypospadias | Congenital abnormality in which the male urethral opening is on the undertake of the penis, instead of its tip. |
| Phimosis | Narrowing of the opening to the prepuce over the glans penis |
| Chlamydial Infection | Bacterial invasion of the urethra and reproductive tract |
| Gonorrhea | Inflammation of the genital tract mucosa, cause by infection with gonococci |
| Herpes Genitalis | Infection of skin and genital mucosa, caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV) |
| Human Papillomavirus (HPV) | Infection of the skin and mucous membrane in the anogenital region by the human papillomavirus |
| Syphilis | Chronic STD caused by a spirochete |