the male pelvis

the most common location of a hydrocele is

between the two layers of the tunica vaginalis

dilated veins of a varicocele will measure

greater than 2mm

a simple fluid collection surrounding the testis is referred to as a

hydrocele

which of the following is consistent with the sonographic features of testicular abscess

hyperemic flow around the abscess but not within it

all of the following are sonographic findings consistent with the diagnosis of testicular torsion except hyperemic flow within the testis hypoechoic testis reactive hydrocele decreased intratesticular flow (as compared with the asymptomatic testis)

hyperemic flow within the testis

what would be the most likely sonographic appearance of a seminoma

hypoechoic

secondary varicoceles are most likely associated with all of the following except left sided location right sided location hepatomegaly renal mass

left sided location

all of the following are sonographic findings consistend with torsion of the testiticula appendage except no intratesticular flow small hyperechoic mass adjacent to the testis reactive hydrocele scrotal wall thickening

no intratesticular flow

spermatogenesis occurs within the

seminiferous tubules

the most common germ cell tumor of the testis is the

seminoma

what is the most common malignancy of the testicles

seminoma

the exocrine function of the testicles is to produce

sperm

a common cyst most often seen in the head of the epididymis that contains nonviable sperm is

spermatocele

what is the most common malignancy of the penis

squamous cell carcinoma

Acute onset of testicular pain at rest is a common clinical finding with

testicular torsion

the endocrine function of the testicles is to produce

testosterone

the most common location of a varicocele is

the left side of the scrotum

a 7 yr olf boy presents to the er dept with acute testicular pain localized to the superior pole of his right testis. what is the most likely diagnosis

torsion of the testicular appendage

the blue dot sign is indicative of

torsion of the testicular appendage

the most common location of BPH is the

transitional zone

during a sono exam of the right testis, you visualize multiple small cysts located along the mediastinum testis. what is the most likely diagnosis

tubular ectasia of the rete testis

which of the following techniques is useful for providing sonographic evidence of a varicocele

valsalva maneuver

A dilated group of veins found within the scrotum is defined as:

varicocele

a 23 yr old man presents to the sonography dept with a hx of infertility. which of the following associated with male infertility

varicocele

what is the most common correctible cause of male infertility

varicocele

What scrotal abnormality is caused by incompetent valves within the pampiniform plexus?

varococele

the most common location of prostatic cancer is the

peripheral zone

a pt presents to the sonography dept for a penile sonogram. he complains of a painful curvature of the penis and impotence. what is the most likely diagnosis

peyronie disease

what is the most common cancer found in men

prostate cancer

Primary varicoceles are associated with all of the following except left sided location retroperitoneal mass infertility palpable extratesticular mass

retroperitoneal mass

zinner syndrome consists of unilateral renal agenesis, ejaculatory duct obstruction and

seminal vesicle cysts

which of the following would most likely resemble a solid intratesticular mass and be associated with Cushing syndrome

adrenal rest

what lab value can be assessed as a tumor marker to evaluate a patient for testicular malignancy

alpha fetoprotein

enlargement of the prostate in older men is most often caused by

benign prostatic hypertrophy

which of the following best describes a spermatocele

a cyst found withing the head of epididymis that may contain debris

the lack of the normal fixation of the testis to the posterior scrotal wall is referred to as

bell clapper deformity

which of the following houses the male urethra

corpus spongiosum

you have been asked to perform a study to rule out cryptorchidism denotes

one or both of the testicles have not descended into the scrotum

which of the following is a benign intratesticular mass that typically has a whorled or onion skin sono appearance

epidermoid cyst

which of the following is not a component of the spermatic cord epididymis testicular artery cremaster muscle lymph nodes

epididymis