What is it called when there is an abnormal enlargement of the venous vascular plexus within the spermatic cord
Varicocele
What is a persistent erection of the penis due to thrombosis of the corpora cavernosa and spongiosum called
Priapism
How sensitive are seminomas to radiation
very (5-year survival is 90-95%)
What two components must be present in order to diagnose Choriocarcinoma
both cytotrophoblasts and syncytotrophoblasts must be present to make the diagnosis
You have a parent who states that their male child has only a dribble for a urine stream what congenital prostate abnormality could explain this finding
stenotic urethral valve in the prostatic urethra
What is Peyronie's Disease
abnormal proliferation of benign fibrous tissue within the shaft of the penis associated with curvature and pain during erection
What is Condyloma lata
a form of secondary syphilis (this does appear to be different from the lesion caused by HPV)
Gross appearance of a seminoma
yellow to tan with little or no necrosis
What are two important sequelae for cryptorchidism
failure of spermatogenesis and increased risk for the development of germ cell testicular tumors
