Chapter 23 Scrotum

Tubular ectasia of the rete testis is associated with a(an)?

Epididymal cyst

A common cause of acute scrota plain in adults is:

Epididymo-orchitis

A spermatocele is always located in which portion of the epididymis?

Head

Sonographic characteristics of the normal testis include a(n):

Homogeneous pattern with medium level echoes

Compared with the testis, the epididymis typically appears:

Hypoechoic

A seminoma of the testicle generally appears on ultrasound as a(n)____mass.

Hypoechoic.

Microlithiasis of the testis is associated with a(n):

Malignant neoplasm.

A linear stripe of variable thickness and echogenicity running through the testis in a craniocaudal direction represents the:

Mediastainum testis

Common cause of a hydrocele include all of the following except:

Microlithiasis

Which of the following almost always transpires secondary to Epididymitis?

Orchitis

A hydrocele develops between the:

Parietal and visceral layers of the tunica vainalis

The epididymis is located___to the testis.

Posterior and superior

A clinical history of a vasectomy is associated with:

Sperm granulomas

Intratesticular cysts have an association with:

Spermatoceles

The primary source of blood flow to the testicles is via the :

Testicular Arteries

The most common cause of acute scrotal pain in the adolescent is:

Testicular Torsion.

These facts about an undescended testis are true:

The testis originate in the retroperitoneum at the level of the fetal kidney. An associated risk for testicular malignancy can develop. An increased incidence of infertility exists.

Common cause of hydrocele:

Trauma Epididymo-Orchitis Testicular torsion

The testis are covered by a fibrous capsule formed by the:

Tunica Albuginea

Which one of the following statements about varicoceles is false?

Varicoceles are more common on the right side of the scrotum

The following statements about varicoceles is true:

Varicoceles refer to dilated, serpiginouse veins of the pampiniform plexus. Varicoceles are more common on the LEFT side of the scrotume. PRIMARY vitacoceles result from incompetent valves in the spermatic vein. Secondary varicoceles develop from compression of the spermatic vein.

The diameter or a varicocele measures more than ___mm?

2mm

The testis measure:

4cm long, 3cm in diameter (AP), 3 cm wide

Which of the following facts about an undescended testis is FALSE?

ALL undescended testis are found in the inguinal canal.

Follow-up examination of patients with microlithiasis is recommended:

Annually

Attached to the superior pole of the testis between the epididymis and the testis is what?

Appendix Testis

The rete testis is lovated:

At the hilum of the testis

Epididymo-Orchitis most commonly results from a:

Bladder infection