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carcinoma of the testes
testicular cancer |
testicle malignant tumur
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seminoma
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most common testicular tumor;
arises from embryonic cells in testes |
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nonseminomatous tumors
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embryonal carinoma, teratocarcinoma, choriocarcinoma or combo of the 3
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testicular tumor markers
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hCG, alpha-fetoprotein
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cryptorchism
cryptorchidism |
undescended testes
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hydrocele
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clear fluid sac in scrotum
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testicular torsion
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twisting of spermatic cord
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variococele
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enlarged, dilated veins near the testicle
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carcinoma of prostate
prostate cancer |
prostate gland malignant tumor
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prostatic hyperplasia
BPH - benign prostatic hyperplasia |
benign growth of cells within the prostate gland
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hypospadias
hypospadia |
congenital abnormality in which the male urethral opening is on the undersurface of the penis instead of the tip
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phimosis
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narrowing of the opening of the prepuce over the glans penis;
phim/o = muzzle |
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sexually transmitted diseases (STD)
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infections transmitted via sexual or genital contact
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chlamydial infection
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chlamydia trachomatis (bacteria) invade urethra & reproductive tract of men & women
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gonorrhea
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genital tract mucous membranes inflammation caused by gonococci infection
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purulent
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pus filled
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herpes genitalis
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HSV infection of skin & mucosa of genitals; marked by blisters
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syphilis
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chronic STD caused by spirochete (spiral shaped bacteria)
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chancre
-present in syphillis infection early sx |
hard ulcer/sore
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PSA test
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measures PSA (prostate specific antigen) levels in blood
usually elevated in prostate cancer |
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semen analysis
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ejaculated fluid is examined microscopically
sperm cells counted & examined for motility & shape; less than 20million/ml = infertile mumps can cause sterile |
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castration
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surgical excision of testicles or ovaries
-may be done to decrease production & secretion of hormones that stimulate malignant cell growth in breast/prostate cancer |
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circumcision
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surgical procedure to remove the prepuce of penis
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digital rectal examination (DRE)
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finger palpation through anal canal & rectum to examine prostate gland
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photoselective vaporization of the prostate (GreenLight PVP)
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removal of tissue to treat BPH using green laser light (laser TURP)
minimally invasive |
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transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
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excision of BPH using resectoscope through urethra
electrical hot loop destroys BPH tissue & removed via resectoscope |
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vasectomy
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bilateral surgical removal ( 2 ends cut & piece removed) of a part of the vas deferens
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ligation
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tying & binding off
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vasovasostomy
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reverses vasectomy
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BPH
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benign prostatic hyperplasia or hypertrophy
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DRE
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digital rectal examination
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GU
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genitourinary
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HSV
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herpes simplex virus
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NSU
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nonspecific urethritis (not due to gonorrhea or chlamydia)
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PID
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pelvic inflammatory disease
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PSA
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prostate specific antigen
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PVP
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photoselective vaporization of the prostate (GreenLight PVP)
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RPR
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rapid plasma reagin (test); test for syphillis
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STD/ STI
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sexually transmitted disease/infection
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TRUS
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transrectal ultrasound (exmaination); test to assess prostate gland & guide the precise placement of biopsy needle
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TUIP
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transurethral incision of prostate
good for less enlarged prostates & less invasive that TURP |
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TUMT
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transurethral microwave thermotherapy
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TUNA
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transurethral needle ablation
radiofreq energy destroys prostate tissue |
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TURP
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transurethral resection of prostate
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