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Hydrocele
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abnormal fluid collection in space between tunica vaginalis and tunica albuginea
scrotal elargement maybe pain watch for cancer - scrotal transillumination |
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varicocele
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abnormal dilation of veins in scrotum
often on left side (if on right need to rule out malignancy) often testicular hypoplasia and infertility swelling "bag of worms" |
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testicular torsion
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twisting of testis on its own blood supply
urological emergency deformity of bell clapper - failed gubernacular attachment extravaginal happens early, but less common intravaginal more common LOTS OF PAIN loss of cremasteric reflex if it happens to one side it can happen to other side |
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cryptorchidism
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failed descent of testis
testicle wont function properly - but want to surgically descend the testical so you can screen for cancer and increase fertility chance increased risk for cancer |
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balanitis and balanoposthitis
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fungal infections of the glans and forskin - usually candida or tinea
due to poor hygiene see in uncircumsized or diabetics |
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peyronies disease
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abnormal curvature of the penis associated with plaque (scar) tissue in tunica albuginea
pain can cause impotence if blood flow is reduced associated with dupuytren's contraction |
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priaprism
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prolonged, painful erection
see with sickle cell disease, cancer, cocaine treat the sickle cell or inject alpha-adrenergic agonist |
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penile fractures
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due to over agressive intercourse
buckling/shear injury to tunica albugenia of corporal bodies eggplant deformity |
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hypospadius
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incomplete dev of anterior urethra
mostly anterior |
