Small parts midterm review
hyperthyroidism clinical signs include what
-weight loss -increase appetite -nervous -sweat -heat intolerance -protruding eyes
most common cause of prostate enlargement in older men
BPH
what is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in the united states
Hashimoto thyroiditis
an elevation of this protein can be an indicative of prostate disease
PSA
what is the most common type of thyroid carcinoma
Papillary carcinoma (80%)
which lab value would be elevated in a patient with hypothyroidism
TSH
epididymo-orchitis is most commonly results from what
a bladder infection
what type of thyroid cancer is most lethal
anaplastic
a small protuberance at the head of the epididymis
appendix
what is the most common etiology of graves disease
autoimmune disorder
what syndrome is a predisposed factor for torsion
bell clapper
a cystic formation lateral to the thyroid gland
brachial cleft cyst
a cystic mass noted at the mandibular angle is most likely a what
brachial cleft cyst
parathyroid glands control the release and absorption of what nutrient
calcium
what arteries give rise to the centripetal arteries
capsular artery
what characteristic increases the suspicion of thyroid malignancy
colloid
what vascular structure is closest to the thyroid lobe
common carotid artery
term for undescended testicle
cryptorchidism
approx. 20% of solitary thyroid nodules are
cystic
the efferent ductule converges to form a single duct called the what
ductus epididymis
what is the most common cause of acute scrotal pain in adults
epididymitis & epididymo-orchitis
the superior thyroid artery is a tributary of which artery
external carotid
what abnormality is associated with sono finding of thyroid inferno
graves disease
what is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism
graves disease
spermatocele is always located in which portion of the epididymis
head
occurs when blood fills the space of the tunica vaginalis
hematocele
the rete testis is located at
hilum of thetestis
sono characteristic of normal testes
homogenous pattern w/ medium level echoes
which condition is suggestive of parathyroid pathology
hypercalcemia
seminoma of the testicle generally appears as a what
hypoechoic mass
underexcretion of the thyroid hormone
hypothyroidism
most common place for an undescended testicle to be found
inguinal canal
what is the most common cause of thyroid disease worldwide
iodine deficiency
parathyroid gland produces a hormone that affects the what
kidneys bones gi tract
what structure lies medial to the left thyroid lobe
larynx
varicoceles are more common on what side
left
lest testicle vein empties into the what
left renal vein
sonographic feature of a thyroid adenoma that is most common
longus colli muscle
microlithiasis of the testis is associated with what
malignancy
what do the thyroid gland hormones regulate
metabolism and growth
a condition characterized by tiny calcifications within the testis
microlithiasis
what does the patient experience with Graves disease
nervousness
what almost always transpires secondary to epididymitis
orchitis
a network of veins that drains the epididymis and testis
pampiniform plexus
80% of primary hyperparathyroidism is caused by
parathyroid adenoma
patient has history of hypercalcemia. what abnormality should you look for
parathyroid adenoma
hydrocele develops between the what
parietal and visceral layer of the tunica vaginalis
which gland located immediately anterior to the ear
parotid gland
which zone of the prostate has the highest risk of developing carcinoma
peripheral
most common type of cancer in men
prostate cancer
occurs when pus fills the space of the tunica vaginalis
pyocele
the superior extension of the thyroid isthmus is what
pyramidal lobe
the site sperm production
seminiferous tubules
what is the most common testicular malignancy
seminoma
a clinical history of a vasectomy is associated with what
sperm granulomas
what muscles are located lateral to each thyroid lobe
sternocleidomastoid
what muscles are located anterior to the thyroid gland
strap muscle
the perithyroidal lobe of the thyroid gland extends from the what
superior thyroid
what is the first branch of the external carotid artery
superior thyroid artery
the scrotal sac contains what structures
testes, epididymis, spermatic cord
primary source of blood flow to the testicles is via the what
testicular artery
acute onset of testicular pain at rest is clinical finding of what
testicular torsion
benign congenital cyst located superior to the thyroid gland near the hyoid bone
thyroglossal cyst
what hormone is most abundantly produced by the thyroid
thyroxine
what structure is located posterior to the isthmus
trachea
what zone is most common location of BPH
transitional zone
cluster of dilated cyst/tube along the mediastinum testis within testicles
tubular ectasia of the rete testis
the testes are covered by a fibrous capsule formed by the what
tunica albuginea
covering of the testicles that contain the parietal and visceral layer
tunica vaginalis
a technique in which patient bears down to increase intraabdominal pressure
val salva maneuver
the junction of the ejaculatory ducts with the urethra
verumontanum
