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Venereal Wart

14-1
AKA: Condyloma Acuminata
-Warty lesions on the labia & w/in the vestibule
-Result from HPV infection
Secondary Syphilis

14-1
AKA: Condyloma Latum
-Slightly raised, round, oval, flat-topped papular covered by a gray exudate
-These are CONTAGIOUS
Carcinoma of Vulva

14-1
An ulcerated or raised red vulva lesion in an elderly woman
Genital Herpes

14-1
-Shallow, small, PAINFUL ulcers on red base
-Initial infxn may be extensive, but reccurent infxns are usually confined to a small local patch
Syphilitic chancre

14-1
Firm, PAINLESS ulcer (suggests chancre of Primary Syph)
Epidermoid Cyst

14-1
-Small, firm, round cystic nodule in labia
-Yellowish in color
-Look for dark punctum marking the blocked opening of the gland
Spermatocele & cyst of the epididymus

13-4
-Painless, movable cystic mass just above the testis
-Both transilluminate
-Spermatocele contains sperm, cyst does not but otherwise clinically indistinguishable
Acute Epididymitis

13-4
-Acutely inflammed epididymus, tender & swollen
-Scrotum may be reddened
-Mostly in adults
-Assoc. w/ UTT's or prostatits
Tuberculous Epididymitis

13-4
-Chronic inflammation of tuberculosis
-Firm enlargement, sometimes tender w/ thickening/beading of vas deferens
Varicocele of the spermatic cord

13-4
-Varicose veins of spermatic cord, usually on L
-Soft "bag of worms", separate from testis
-Infertility may be assoc.
-Disappears when elevated & supine
Torsion of the spermatic cord

13-4
-Torsion/twisting of the testicle on its cord
-Acutely painful, tender, swollen & is retracted up in scrotum
-Scrotum is red & edematous
-No assoc. UTI
-Most common in adolescents, SURGICAL EMERGENCY
Cryptorchidism

13-3
-Atrophied testis lying in the inguinal canal or abdomen
-No palpable testis or epididymus
-Raises risk for testicular cancer
Small testis

13-3
-Testis length greater than or equal to 3.5cm
-Often seen in Klinefelter's syndrome (small & firm)
-Small & soft may indicate cirrhosis, myotonic dystrophy, use of estrogens, following orchitis
Acute Orchitis

13-3
-Acutely inflammed, painful, tender & swollen
-Scrotum may be reddened
-Seen in mumps
-Usually unilateral
Tumor of the testis

13-3
-Painless nodule w/in the testis
-As it spreads it may seem to replace the entire organ
-Testicle may feel heavier than normal
Genital Warts

13-2
AKA: Condylomata Acuminata
-Single or multiple papules/plaques
-Caused by HPV
-May be on penis, scrotum, groin, thighs or anus
-Usually asymptomatic, may cause itching or pain
Genital Herpes Simplex

13-2
-Small scattered/grouped vesicles
-Caused by Herpes simplex 2
-Primary episode may be asymptomatic
-Assoc. w/ fever, malaise, HA, arthralgias, local pain & edema, lyphadenopathy
Primary syphilis

13-2
-Small red papule that becomes a chancre
-Clean, red, smooth & glistening
-Caused by treponema pallidum
-May develop inguinal lymphadenopathy
Chancroid

13-2
-Red papule/pustule that forms a deep ulcer
-Caused by Haemophilus Ducreyi
-Painful inguinal adenopathy
Hypospadias

13-1
-Congenital displacement of urethral meatus to inferior surface of penis
-Groove may extend from opening to tip of glans
Scrotal edema

13-1
-Pitting edema causing taut scrotal skin
-Caused by CHF or nephrotic syndrome
Peyronie's Ds

13-1
-Palpable, nontender, hard plaques just under the skin
-Usually on dorsum of penis
-Crooked, painful erections
Hydrocele

13-1
-nontender, fluid-filled mass in tunica vaginalis
-Will transilluminate
-Fingers can get above mass w/in scrotum
Carcinoma of the penis

13-1
-Nontender, indurated nodule or ulcer
-limited to uncircumcised men
-any persistent penile sore is suspicous
Scrotal hernia

13-1
-Usually indirect inguinal hernia
-comes in through external inguinal ring
-cannot get fingers above it w/in scrotum
Angiokeratomas

pp
-Small red dots on the scrotum (petechiae) assoc. w/ aging
-BENIGN
Penile lesions

pp
-Psoriasis
-Blanitis
-Hypospadias
-Carcinoma
-Ectopic sebaceous cysts
-Peyronie's Ds
Causes of erectile dysfunction in older men

pp
-Vascular insufficiency
-Dementia
-Neurologic disorders
-Endocrine disorders
-Organ system failure
Define Infertility and possible causes

pp
-Failure for pregnancy to occur after 1 yr of sexual activity w/o use of contraceptives
-reproductive disorders
-life habits
-orchitis
-cryptorchidism
-small balls
-varicocele
Scrotal conditions that will transilluminate vs. those that dont

pp
(+) = Hydrocele & spermatocele

(-) = Blood, tumor, hernia
Risk factors for male RS ds.

pp
-aging
-trauma
-exposure to radiation
-chronic UTI
-STD's
-IBD
-risk factors for prostate ds or cancer
Penile risk factors of carcinoma

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-Lack of circumcision w/ failure to maintain good hygiene
-Condyloma acuminatum infection
Testicular risk factors of carcinoma

pp
Cryptorchidism w/ elevated testicular temp
Symptoms of male reproductive ds.

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-pain/dysuria
-lesions/masses
-change in urine flow
-discharge
-scrotal pain/enlargement
-hematuria
-infertility/ED
W/ regards to organs/viscera, which is more painful, sudden distention or gradual enlargement?

pp
-Sudden Distention
-gradual enlargement tends to be PAINLESS
An achy costovertebral angle is assoc. w/?

pp
-Pyelonephritis or obstructive hydronephosis
Pain of ureteral dilation is described as?

pp
Spasmodic or colicky w/ radiation to the testis/scrotum
Lower abd. fullness w/ suprapubic pain & urgency is assoc. w/?

pp
Bladder distention
Causes of testicular/scrotal pain?

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-Epididymitis
-Orchitis
-Spermatic cord torsion
-Tumor
-Hydrocele
Causes of bloody discharge

pp
-Ulcerations
-Neoplasias
-Urethritis
Cystocele

14-2
-Bulge of upper 2/3rds of anterior vaginal wall, together w/ the bladder above it
-results from weakened supporting tissues
Urethral caruncle

14-2
-Small, red, benign tumor visible @ the posterior part of the urethral meatus
-typically occurs in postmenopausal women w/ no symptoms
-occasionally, a carcinoma of the urethra is mistaken for a caruncle
Bartholin's gland infection

14-2
Causes: trauma, gonococci anerobes like bacteroids & peptostreptococci & chlamydia trachomatis
-acutely it appears as a tense, hot, very tender abscess
-look for pus coming out of the duct or erythema around duct opening
-chronically a nontender cyst is felt
Rectocele

14-2
Herniation of rectum into posterior wall of vagina, resulting from a weakness or defect in the endopelvic fascia
Prolapse of urethral mucosa

14-2
Forms a swollen red ring around urethral meatus
-usually occurs before menarche or after menopause
Cystourethrocele

14-2
Entire vaginal wall, together w/ the bladder and urethra forms a bulge
-sometimes, but not always, a groove defines the border b/w urethrocele and cystocele
Mucopurulent cervicitis

14-5
Mucopurulent cervicitis produces purulent yellow drainage cervical os
-usually results from chlamydia tracomatis, neisseria gonorrhea, or herpes
Trichomonas Vaginalis
(vag. discharge)

14-6
Yellowish, green or gray
-possibly frothy
-often profuse and pooled in vaginal fornix
-may be malodorous
-often acquired sexually
Symptoms of trichomonas vaginalis

14-6
-pruritis
-pain w/ urination
-dyspareuria
Vulva & vaginal mucosa findings in trichomonas vaginalis

14-6
-Vestibule & labia minora may be reddened
-vaginal mucosa, may be reddened, w/ small red granular spots or petechiae in post. fornix
-In mild cases, mucosa looks normal
Cause of candidal vaginitis

14-6
Candida albicans
-A normal overgrowth of vaginal flora
-Many factors predispose, including antibiotic therapy
Discharge of candidal vaginitis

14-6
Whit & curdy, may be thin buy typically thick
-Not Malodorous
-Not as profuse as in trichomonal infx
Candidal vaginalis symptoms

14-6
Pruritis
-vaginal soreness
-pain on urination (from skin inflammation)
-Dyspareuria
Vulva & vaginal mucosa findings on candida albicans

14-6
Vulva & surrounding skin inflammed & swollen
-vaginal mucous reddened w/ white tenacious patches of discharge
-Mucosa may bleed when patches scrape off
Causes of bacterial vaginosis

14-6
Bacterial overgrowth probably from anaerobic bacteria
-may be transmitted sexually
Discharge of bacterial vaginosis

14-6
Gray or white, thin, homogenous
-malodorous
-coats vaginal walls
-not profuse, minimal
-fishy or musty genital odor
Vulva & vaginal mucosa findings in bacterial vaginosis

14-6
Vulva & vaginal mucosa usually normal
Mechanisms of nocturia w/ high volume

11-6
Most types of polyuria
-Decrease concentrating ability (kidney)
-Excess fluid before bed
-Fluid retention states
-Dependent edema excreted @ night
Assoc. symptoms of peripheral n. loss to bladder

11-6
Weakness or sensory deficits
Causes of loss of peripheral n. supply to bladder

11-6
Neuro ds. affecting sacral n. or roots such as diabetic neuropathy
Assoc. symptoms of bladder neck or proximal urethral obstruction

11-6
Hesitancy starting urine stream
-Straining to void
-Decrease force & size of stream
-Dribbling during or @ end of urination
Causes of partial mechanical obstruction of bladder neck

11-6
Most commonly benign prostatic hyperplasia
-urethral stricture
-other obstructive lesions
2 mechanisms leading to impaired emptying of bladder, w/ residual urine in bladder

11-6
Partial obstruction of bladder neck or proximal urethra
Assoc. symptoms of Decreased cortical inhibition of bladder contractions

11-6
Urinary Urgency
-neurologic symptoms such as weakness & paralysis
What causes Decrease cortical inhibition of bladder contractions?

11-6
Motor disorders of CNS, like stroke
Assoc. symptoms of Decrease elasticity of bladder wall

11-6
Burning on urination
-Urgency
-Gross hematuria
What causes Decrease elasticity of bladder wall?

11-6
Infiltration by scar tissue or tumor
Assoc. symptoms of Increased bladder sensitivity to stretch

11-6
Burning on urination
-Urinary urgency
-Sometimes gross hematuria
What causes Increased bladder sensitivity due to irritation?

11-6
Infection
-Stones
-tumor
-foreign body
What mechanisms cause decreased capacity of the bladder?

11-6
-Increased bladder sensitivity to stretch from irritation
-Decreased elasticity of bladder wall
-Decreased cortical inhibition of bladder contraction
Causes of fluid retaining edematous states

11-6
CHF
-nephrotic syndrome
-hepatic cirrhosis w/ ascites
-chronic venous insufficiency
Assoc. symptoms w/ edematous state high volume nocturia

11-6
Urinary output may decrease as fluid reaccumulates in body
Causes of nephorgenic diabetes insipidus

11-6
Hypercalcemia & hypokalemic nephropathy
-Drug toxicity
A deficiency in ADH is caused by a disorder where?

11-6
Posterior pituitary & hypothalamus
Polyuria is defined as?
(numerically)

pp
Greater than 2500 ml/day
When pain is @ initiation of urination, what structure is involved?

pp
Urethra
Dysuria @ end of urination?
(structure)

pp
Bladder
Dysuria throughout urination?

pp
Anywhere
Pneumaturia is AKA?

pp
"bubbles of gas"
Pneumaturia is caused by?

pp
Fisturla, UTI (e. coli, clostridia)
Fecaluria is assoc. w/?

pp
Intestino-vesicular, urethro-rectal
Pyuria is caused by?

pp
Bacteria, neoplasia, kidney stones
Nocturia w/ high output

pp
Conditions w/ polyuria
-fluid retaining states
-high fluid intake
Nocturia w/ low output

pp
infxns
-pseudofrequency
Causes of polyuria

pp
Nephritis
-diuretics (caffeine, alcohol, drugs)
-DM
-diabetes insipidus
What 2 "structures" may cause diabetes insipidus

pp
Pituitary & kidney
What are assoc. symptoms of DM?

pp
Increased thirst, hunger, and urine
Oliguria is defined as? (#)

pp
Less than 500 ml/day
Anuria is defined as? (#)

pp
Less than 100 ml/day
Causes of pre-renal azotemia

pp
Decreased cardiac output
-intravascular volume depletion
Post renal Azotemia causes

pp
urethral obstruction
-bladder outlet obstruction
Extrinsic urethral obstruction is caused by?

pp
Mass or tumor
Intrinsic urethral obstruction is caused by?

pp
Stone
hematuria

Lower UT finding

pp
No cast cells
hematuria

Kidney findings

pp
+/- red cast cells
-depends on cause
hematuria

Pain w/ kdy infxn/inflamm?.

pp
YES
hematuria

Pain w/ kdy stones?

pp
YES
hematuria

Pain w/ Kdy tumor?

pp
NO
hematuria

Pain w/ Kdy bleeding disorders?

pp
NO
hematuria

Assoc. w/ weight loss

pp
Renal cell carcinoma
hematuria

10-14 day following URTI

pp
Acute glomerulonephritis
Most common cause of hematuria in ppl less than 20

pp
Congenital urinary tract anomaly
urine changes

Completely clear

pp
Diluted
urine changes

Orange

pp
Urobilinogen
Deep yellow urine

pp
Concentrated
-Vit. B
-Fever
Brown/black urine

pp
Hemorrhage
-meds
Milky/cloudy urine

pp
Infxn
Coca cola colored urine

pp
Obstructive jaundice
Bluish/Green urine

pp
Jaundice/putrefying
Bence Jones proteins signify?

pp
Multiple Myeloma
Coke colored urine & clay colored stools indicates?

pp
Obstructive jaundice
What are the 5 types of incontinence?

11-7
Stress
-urge
-overflow
-functional
-incontinence secondary to meds
Risk factors for endometrial cancer

pp
Early menarche
-late menopause
Ovarian CA symptoms

pp
Pelvic/abd. pain
-vague & persistent GI upset
-Freq./urgent urination w/ no inf.
-Unexplained weight gain/loss
-Pelvic/abd. swelling/fullness
-Unusual fatigue
-Change in bowel habits
If ovarian CA symptoms persist for more than 2 wks what should be done?

pp
Combo pelvic/rectal exam
-CA - 125 blood test
-transvaginal ultrasound may be performed
Female Repro. Sys. Symptoms

pp
Abd. vag. bleeding
-dysmenorrhea
-genital masses/lesions
-Vag. discharge
-vag. itching
-lower abd. pain/mass
-dyspareuria
-change in hair distribution or urinary pattern
-infertility
Df dx for abn. or dysfunctional uterine bleeding

pp
Tumor
-hormonal imbalance
-trauma
-infxn
-pregnancy
Define amenorrhea

pp
Nonappearance or cessation of nenses
2 causes of physiologic amenorrhea

pp
Pregnancy
-post menopausal
3 types of Amenorrhea

pp
Physiologic
-Primary
-Secondary
Polymenorrhea

pp
Less than 21 day interval
Oligomenorrhea

pp
Infrequent menses
Menorrhagia

pp
Excessive amt/duration
Metrorrhagia

pp
Intercyclic/irregular
Postmenopausal abnormal bleeding

pp
Bleeding after 6-8 mo of amenorrhea
-Need to rule out endometrial cancer, uterine or cervical fibroids, tumors or polyps
Physiologic discharge

pp
Color: white, No fishy odor, Non hemogenous consistency
Location: dependent
Vulva, vag. mucosa, cervix all normal
Nonspecific Vaginitis discharge

pp
Gray
-Fishy odor
-Homogenous consistency
-Adherent to walls
-Discharge @ introitus common
vulva, vag. mucosa, cervix all normal
Trichomonas discharge

pp
Grayish yellow
-fishy odor
-purulent, often w/ bubbles
-pooled on fornix
-discharge @ introitus common
-vulva is edematous
-vag. mucosa usually normal
-cervix may show red spots
Candida discharge

pp
White
-NOT fishy
-cottage cheese - like
Adherent to walls
-discharge @ introitus common
-vulva enrythematous
-vag. mucosa erythematous
-Cervix patches of discharge
Gonococcal discharge

pp
Greenish yellow
-not fishy
-Mucopurulent consistens
-Adherent to walls
-discharge @ intraoitus common
-vulva erythematous
-Vag. mucosa normal
-Cervix: pus in os
Vaginal itching

pp
Recent hx of meds
Other ds-
-DM
-monilial infections
-glycosuria
-vulvar lukoplakia
Oligomenorrhea

pp
Infrequent menses
Menorrhagia

pp
Excessive amt/duration
Metrorrhagia

pp
Intercyclic/irregular
Postmenopausal abnormal bleeding

pp
Bleeding after 6-8 mo of amenorrhea
-Need to rule out endometrial cancer, uterine or cervical fibroids, tumors or polyps
Physiologic discharge

pp
Color: white, No fishy odor, Non hemogenous consistency
Location: dependent
Vulva, vag. mucosa, cervix all normal
Nonspecific Vaginitis discharge

pp
Gray
-Fishy odor
-Homogenous consistency
-Adherent to walls
-Discharge @ introitus common
vulva, vag. mucosa, cervix all normal
Trichomonas discharge

pp
Grayish yellow
-fishy odor
-purulent, often w/ bubbles
-pooled on fornix
-discharge @ introitus common
-vulva is edematous
-vag. mucosa usually normal
-cervix may show red spots
Candida discharge

pp
White
-NOT fishy
-cottage cheese - like
Adherent to walls
-discharge @ introitus common
-vulva enrythematous
-vag. mucosa erythematous
-Cervix patches of discharge
Gonococcal discharge

pp
Greenish yellow
-not fishy
-Mucopurulent consistens
-Adherent to walls
-discharge @ intraoitus common
-vulva erythematous
-Vag. mucosa normal
-Cervix: pus in os
Vaginal itching

pp
Recent hx of meds
Other ds-
-DM
-monilial infections
-glycosuria
-vulvar lukoplakia
Female UG abd. pain

pp
Assoc. w/ menses or mid-cycle
-Hx of STDs
-Assoc. symptoms
-mass
-fever
-bowel/bladder changes
-discharge
-dysuria
-dyspareunia
-? pregnant
Acut female UG abd. pain

pp
Usually infxn
-pregnancy
-spontaneous abortion
-ectopic tubal pregnancy/rupture
-uterine perforation
What is mittelschmerz assoc. w/?

pp
Ovulation
Chronic female UG abd. pain

pp
Endometriosis
-PID
-laxity of pelvic floor musculature w/ protrusion
lower abd. mass

Female Repro. System

pp
Ectopic pregnancy
-ovarian cyst
-fibroids
-CA of/or endometriosis
-salpingitis
-PID
lower abd. mass

Urinary Tract

pp
Bladder tumors
-bladder diverticulum
lower abd. mass

Lower GI

pp
Regional enteritis
-intestinal diverticuli
Dyspareunia

pp
Pain during or after intercourse
Causes of dyspareunia

pp
Trauma
Pathophysiologic:
-Infxn
-PID
-Lesions
-Tumors
-Endometriosis
-Laxity
-DES
hair dist. changes

INCrease in hair

pp
Hirsuitism: male pattern hair dist. on body
-adrenal tumors
-ovarian tumors
-polycystic ovarian ds.
-meds
hair dist. changes

DECrease in hair

pp
AKA: alopecia
-aging
-cancer
-malnutrition
-thyroid ds.
-meds
-vascular insufficiency
-crash diets
Causes of pain w/ urination

pp
Infxns:
-UTI's
-STD's
-PID

Obstruction of occlusion
-strictures or adhesion
-stones
-INCrease intraabd. pressure
Define Infertility

pp
Failure for pregnancy to occur after 1 yr of sexual activity w/o contraceptive usage
Causes of infertility

pp
Anovulation
-ovarian ds
-PID
-systemic ds
-hypothyroidism
-fibroids
Retroversion of the uterus

14-7
Tilting backwards of entire uterus
-common variant in 20% of women
-retroverted uterus usually both mobile & asymptomatic
Retroflexion of the uterus

14-7
Refers to a backward angulation of uterus in relation to the cervix
-Cervix maintains usual position
-Body of uterus often palpable thru post. fornix or thru rectum
Myomas of uterus

14-8
AKA: fibroids
-very common benign uterine tumors
-may be single or multiple, vary in size
-feel firm, irregular nodules
Prolapse of uterus
Results from weakness of supporting structures
-often assoc. w/ cystocele & rectocele
-1st: cervix is still well w/in vagina
-2nd: it is @ the introitus
-3rd: aka procidentia, the cervix & vag. are outside the introitus
Adnexal Masses

14-9
Most commonly results from disorders of the fallopian tubes or ovaries
-IBD, carcinoma of colon, pedunculated myoma of uterus may simulate adnexal mass
Describe lymphogranuloma venereum

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STI caused by chlamydia
-symptoms may become systemic
-painless ulcers near coronal sulcus of glans
Describe molluscum contagiosum

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Caused by poxvirus
-lesions are pearly gray, dome shaped, w/ discrete margins
-glans of penis
STI infxns

pp
Condylomata acuminata
-herpes simples
-chancre of primary syphilis
-chancroid of haemophilus ducreyi
-molluscum contagiosum
-scabies
-lymphogranuloma venereum
Scrotal masses/lesions

pp
Epidermoid cysts
-scrotal edema
-hydrocele
-scrotal hernia
-cryptorchidism
-small testis
-acute epididymitis
-spermatocele & epididymis cyst
-varicocele
-spermatic cord torsion
-tumor of the testis
Groin masses or swellings

pp
Hernia
-lymphadenopathy
-mm strain
-arthritis
-hydrocele
-edtopic/undescended testicle
Causes of purulent discharge

pp
Gonococcal urethritis
-chronic prostatitis