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USIDMS Scrotum/Prostate

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What is the sac that extends from the abdomen?   Scrotum  
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What does the scrotum contain?   Testicles, epididymis, vas deferens, and spermatic cord  
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What are the testicular layers?   Tunica albuginea (enclosing each testis) and tunica vaginalis (visceral and parietal layers)  
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Where is the sperm produced?   Seminiferous Tubules  
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List the route of sperm   Seminiferous tubules, rete testis, efferent ducts, tail of epididymis, vas deferens  
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What is microlithiasis?   Multiple, small calcifications within seminiferous tubules  
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What is it called when a portion of the bowel extends into scrotum?   Inguinal Hernia  
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Inflammation and infection of the epididymis is called?   Epididymitis  
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What is the most common cause of scrotal swelling?   Hydrocele  
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What is the most common testicular malignancy?   Seminoma  
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Where is the prostate found in relation to the rectum?   Posterior  
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Prostate growth/function is regulated by what?   Testosterone  
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What is the name of the enzyme that breaks down coagulated sperm?   Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA)  
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Name the prostate zones.   Peripheral zone, central zone, transitional zone, and fibromuscular stroma  
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What does BPH stand for?   Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia  
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Inflammation of the prostate gland is called?   Prostatitis  
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What are the clinical symptoms of prostatitis?   Dysuria, fever, low back pain  
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What zone is prostate carcinoma usually found?   Peripheral zone  
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How does prostatitis appear sonographically?   Hypoechoic halo periurethral/transitional area, enlarged, and hypervascular  
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How does prostate carcinoma appear sonographically?   Hypoechoic lesion in peripheral zone, larger lesion the greater chance of malignancy  
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