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    Chase Findley, MSIV

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    Gonadal Drainage, 454

    Venous

    Left ovary/testis, left gonadal vein, left renal

    vein, IVC

    LymphaticOvaries/testes,

    para-aortic

    lymph nodes

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    Autonomic Innervation of Male

    Sexual Response, 455

    Erection

    Parasympathetic, pelvic nerve

    Nitrous oxide, smooth muscle relaxation,

    vasodilation, erection

    Emission

    Sympathetic, hypogastric nerve

    Ejaculation Visceral, somatic, pudendal nerve

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    Male Reproductive Anatomy,

    455

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    Semiferous Tubules, 456

    Spermatagonia (germ cells) Maintain germ pool, produce primary

    spermatocytes

    Sertoli cells

    Secrete inhibin, inhibits FSH Secrete androgen-binding protein

    Maintains local testosterone levels

    Forms blood-testis barrier

    Isolates gametes from autoimmune attack Regulate spermatogenesis

    Sertoli cells Secrete testosterone

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    Regulation of

    Spermatogenesis, 457 GnRH

    From hypothalamus,

    stimulates FSH, LH

    release from

    pituitary LH

    Stimulates Leydig

    cells to synthesize

    testosterone

    FSH Stimulates Sertoli

    cells to create sperm

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    Androgens, 458

    Testosterone, DHT (testis)

    Andostenedione (adrenal gland)

    Testosterone function

    Differentiation of epididymis, vas deferens,

    seminal vesicles

    Increase muscle, growth spurt, size of penis,

    libido, spermatogensis Close epiphyseal plates (via estrogen)

    Deepen voice

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    Androgens, 458

    DHT function

    Differentiate penis, scrotum, prostate

    Balding

    Increased sebaceous gland actitivity

    Prostate growth

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    Androgens, 458

    Potency

    DHT>testosterone>androstenedione

    5 reductase

    Converts testosterone to DHT, inhibited by

    finasteride

    Aromatase

    Converts testosterone/androstenedione toestrogen in adipose tissue and Sertoli cells

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    Estrogens, 458

    17 estradiol (ovary)

    Estriol (placenta)

    Functions: Growth of follicle

    Endometrial proliferation Development of genitalia, breasts

    Female fat distribution

    Hepatic synthesis of transport proteins

    Feedback inhibition of FSH/LH

    LH surge

    Myometrial excitability

    Increase HDL, decrease LDL

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    Progesterone, 458

    From corpus luteum, adrenal cortex, testes

    Functions: Stimulate endometrial glandular secretions and

    spiral artery development

    Maintenance of pregnancy Decrease myometrial excitability

    Production of thick cervical mucous, inhibitssperm entry to uterus

    Increase body temperature

    Inhibit FSH/LH

    Uterine smooth muscle relaxation, preventcontractions

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    Menstrual Cycle, 459

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    Oogenesis, 460

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    Pregnancy, 460

    Fertilization most commonly occurs in

    upper fallopian tube, within 1 day of

    ovulation

    Implantation in wall of uterus 6 daysafter fertlization

    Trophoblasts secrete HCG, detectable

    in urine 1 week after conception

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    Pregnancy, 460

    Lactation

    After labor, decrease in steroids induces

    lactation

    Suckling maintains milk production byincreasing oxytocin and prolactin

    Prolactin

    Induces, maintains lactation, inhibits ovulation

    Oxytocin Involved in milk letdown and uterine

    contractions

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    hCG, 461

    From synctiotrophoblast of placenta

    Maintains corpus luteum

    Maintains progesterone production

    Acts like LH, stimulates luteal cells

    Used as pregnancy marker, appears in urine

    Elevated in pathologic states

    Hydatidiform moles, choriocarcinoma,

    gestational trophoblastic tumors

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    Menopause, 461

    Age related decline in ovarian follicles

    Decreased estrogen production

    Increased FSH/LH, GnRH

    Symptoms include hot flashes, vaginal

    atrophy, osteoporosis, coronary artery

    disease

    Average age is 51

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    Klinefelters Syndrome, 461

    XXY (male) Presence ofinactivated X chromosome (Barr

    body)

    Testicular atrophy, eunuchoid body shape,

    tall, long extremities, female hairdistribution

    Common cause ofhypogonadism

    Dysgenesis of seminiferous tubules

    Decreased inhibin, increased FSH Abnormal Leydig cell function

    Decreased testosterone, increased LH,increased estrogen

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    Turners Syndrome, 461

    XO (female)

    Short stature, ovarian dysgenesis (streak

    ovary), webbing of neck, preductal

    coarctation of aorta, Most common cause of primary amenorrhea

    Decreased estrogen

    Increased LH and FSH

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    Sex Chromosome Disorders,

    461

    Double Y males

    XYY (male)

    Phenotypically normal, normal fertility

    Tall, acne, antisocial behavior

    True hermaphroditism

    46,XX or 47,XXY

    Both ovary and testicular tissue presentAmbiguous genitalia

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    Pseudohermaphroditism, 462

    Disagreement between phenotypic and

    gonadal sex

    Female (XX)

    Ovaries present

    External genitalia virilized or ambiguous

    Excessive ofexposure to androgenic

    steroids during gestation Caused by congenital adrenal hyperplasia or

    exogenous administration of androgens

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    Pseudohermaphroditism, 462

    Male (XY)

    Testes present, external genitalia feminized or

    ambiguous

    Most common form is androgen insensitivity Defect in androgen receptor

    Normal appearing phenotypic female

    Female external genitalia, rudimentary vagina

    Internal genitalia absent (uterus, fallopian tubes) Develop testes (internal), remove to prevent

    malignancy

    Increased sex hormones, LH

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    5 Reductase Deficiency,

    462 Unable to convert testosterone to DHT

    Ambiguous genitalia until puberty

    Increased testosterone causes

    masculinization of external genitalia

    Testosterone/estrogen levels normal

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    Abruptio Placentae, 463

    Premature detachment of placenta

    Presents as painful bleeding in 3rd

    trimester

    May be associated with DIC

    Increased risk with smoking,

    hypertension, cocaine

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    Placenta Accreta, 463

    Defective decidual layer

    Placenta attaches to myometrium

    Increased risk with prior c-section or

    uterine inflammation

    Massive bleeding after

    delivery

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    Placenta Previa, 463

    Abnormal attachment of placenta to

    lower uterine segment

    Presents as painless bleeding in any

    trimester

    May occlude internal os

    Increased risk with

    prior c-section

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    Ectopic Pregnancy, 463

    Extrauterine implantation of pregnancy, most

    often in fallopian tube

    Presents as abdominal pain without bleeding

    Increased risk with salpingitis Suspect with increased hCG and sudden

    lower abdominal pain, confirm

    with ultrasound

    Differentiate from appendicitis

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    Amniotic Fluid Abnormalities,

    463

    Polyhydramnios

    >1.5-2 L amniotic fluid

    Associated with esophageal/duodenal

    atresia (inability to swallow amniotic fluid)and anencephaly

    Oligohydramnios

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    Cervical Pathology, 463

    Dysplasia and carcinoma in situ

    Disordered epithelial growth

    Begins at basal layer of squamo-columnar

    junction, extends outward CIN 1-3 depending on dysplasia

    Associated with HPV

    16,18 May progress to

    invasive carcinoma

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    Cervical Pathology

    Invasive carcinoma

    Often squamous cell carcinoma

    Pap smearused for early detection of

    dysplasia (koilocytes) Lateral invasion can

    block ureters, lead to

    renal failure

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    Endometriosis, 464

    Non-neoplastic glands/stroma in abnormal

    locations outside uterus

    Cyclic menstrual bleeding from ectopic

    tissue Results in blood filled chocolate cysts

    Presents as severe menstrual related pain

    May cause infertility Adenomyosis

    Endometrium within myometrium

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    Endometrial Proliferation, 464

    Endometrial hyperplasia

    Endometrial gland proliferation caused by

    increased estrogen stimulation

    Increased risk ofendometrial carcinoma Presents as post-menopausal bleeding

    Risk factors include anovulatory cycles,

    HRT, PCOS, granulosa cell tumor

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    Endometrial Proliferation, 464

    Endometrial carcinoma

    Most common gyn malignancy

    Most common in 55-65 years

    Presents as vaginal bleeding Preceded by endometrial hyperplasia

    Risk factors are unnopposed estrogentherapy, obesity, diabetes, HTN, nulliparity,

    late menopause Deeper myometrial invasion worsens

    prognonsis

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    Myometrial Tumors, 464

    Leiomyoma

    Most common female tumor

    Benign, smooth muscle tumor, with rare

    malignant transformation Multiple tumors with well demarcated

    borders

    Most common in 20-40s, blacks

    Estrogen sensitive

    Increase in size with pregnancy, decrease

    with menopause

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    Myometrial Tumors, 464

    Leiomyoma

    May be asymptomatic or cause abnormal

    uterine bleeding

    May cause iron deficient anemia Whorled pattern of smooth muscle bundles

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    Myometrial Tumors, 464

    Leiomyosarcoma

    Bulky, irregular shaped tumor

    Areas ofnecrosis, hemorrhage

    Highly aggressive, likely to recur

    Increased incidence in blacks

    May protrude from cervix

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    Premature Ovarian Failure, 464

    Premature atresia of ovarian follicles in

    reproductive age women

    Presents with menopause between

    puberty and age 40

    Decreased estrogen

    Increased LH, FSH (decreased

    feedback inhibition)

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    Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome,

    465 Increased LH/FSH ratio leads to

    anovulation

    Hyperandrogenism

    Enlarged, bilateral cystic ovaries Presents with amenorrhea, infertility,

    obesity, hirsutism

    Associated with insulin resistance,

    increased risk of endometrial cancer Treat with weight loss, OCPs,

    gonadotropin analogs, clomiphene, surgery

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    Ovarian Cysts, 465

    Follicular cyst

    Distentension of unruptured graafian follicle

    Associated with hyperestrinism, endometrial

    hyperplasia Corpus luteum cyst

    Hemorrhage into persistent

    corpus luteumAssociated with menstrual

    irregularity

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    Ovarian Cysts, 465

    Theca-lutein cyst

    Bilateral/multiple, due to gonadotropin

    stimulation

    Associated with choriocarcinoma and moles Chocolate cyst

    Blood containing cyst from

    ovarian endometriosis Varies with menstrual cycle

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    Ovarian Germ Cell Tumors, 465

    Dysgerminoma Malignant, equivalent to male seminoma

    Sheets of uniform cells

    hCG tumor marker

    Choriocarcinoma Rare, malignant

    Can develop in pregnancy (mother or fetus)

    Large hyperchromatic synctiotrophoblastic cells Increased frequency oftheca-lutein cysts

    hCG tumor marker

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    Ovarian Germ Cell Tumors, 465

    Yolk sac (endodermal sinus) tumor Aggressive malignancy in ovaries,

    sacrococcygeal area (children)

    Teratoma Contains 2-3 germ layers

    Mature teratoma (dermoid cyst)

    Most common benign tumor

    Immature teratoma

    Aggressively malignant

    Struma ovarii

    Contains functional thyroid tissue

    O i N C ll T

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    Ovarian Non-germ Cell Tumors,

    466

    Brenner tumor

    Benign, looks like bladder

    Fibromas

    Bundles of spindle-shaped fibroblasts

    Meigs syndrome

    Ovarian fibroma, ascites, hydrothorax

    Pulling sensation in groin

    O i N C ll T

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    Ovarian Non-germ Cell Tumors,

    466

    Granulosa cell tumor

    Estrogen secreting

    Precocious puberty

    Endometrial hyperplasia or carcinoma Call-exner bodies

    Small follicles with

    eosinophilic secretions

    O i N C ll T

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    Ovarian Non-germ Cell Tumors,

    466

    Krukenberg tumor

    GI malignancy that metastasizes to ovary

    Mucin-secreting signet cell adenocarcinoma

    O i N C ll T

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    Ovarian Non-germ Cell Tumors,

    466

    Serous cystadenoma

    Benign, bilateral, lined with fallopian tube

    Serous cystadenocarcinoma

    Malignant, bilateral

    Mucinous cystadenocarcinoma

    Malignant

    Pseudomyxoma peritoneiAccumulation of mucinous material from

    ovarian or appendiceal tumor

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    Vaginal Carcinoma, 466

    Squamous cell carcinoma

    Secondary to cervical SCC

    Clear cell adenocarcinoma

    Associated with in utero exposure to DES

    Sarcoma botyroides

    Girls

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    Benign Breast Tumors, 466

    Fibroadenoma

    Small, mobile, firm mass with sharp edges

    Most common in

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    Benign Breast Tumors, 466

    Intraductal papilloma

    Small, grows in lactiferous ducts

    Typically beneath areola

    Serous/bloody discharge Slightly increases risk of carcinoma

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    Benign Breast Tumors, 466

    Phyllodes Tumor

    Large, bulky mass of connective tissue and

    cysts

    Leaf-like projections Most common in 6th decade

    May become malignant

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    Malignant Breast Tumors, 467

    Common in post-menopause

    Arise from mammary duct epithelium or

    lobular glands

    Overexpression ofestrogen/progesterone receptors erb-B2

    affects therapy and prognosis

    Axillary lymph node involvement is mostimportant prognostic factor

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    Malignant Breast Tumors, 467

    Ductal carcinoma in situ

    Fills ductal lumen

    Early malignancy without basement

    membrane penetration

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    Malignant Breast Tumors, 467

    Invasive ductal

    Firm, fibrous mass

    Small, glandular, duct-like cells

    Most invasive and common

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    Malignant Breast Tumors, 467

    Invasive lobular Orderly rows of cells

    Multiple, bilateral

    Medullary Fleshy, cellular,

    lymphatic infiltrate

    Good prognosis

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    Malignant Breast Tumors, 467

    Comedocarcinoma

    Ductal, caseous necrosis

    Inflammatory

    Dermal lymphatic invasion

    by breast carcinoma

    Peau dorange Poor survival rate

    Common Breast Conditions

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    Common Breast Conditions,

    468

    Fibrocystic disease

    Most common breast lumps from age 25-

    menopause

    Premenstrual breast pain, multiple bilaterallesions, fluctuating size

    Does not indicate increased risk of

    carcinoma

    Common Breast Conditions

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    Common Breast Conditions,

    468 Fibrocystic disease

    Fibrosis Hyperplasia of breast stroma

    Cystic

    Fluid filled, blue dome Sclerosing adenosis

    Increased acini and intralobular fibrosis

    Epithelial hyperplasia Increased epithelial cell

    layers in terminal duct lobule Increased risk of carcinoma with

    atypical cells

    Common Breast Conditions

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    Common Breast Conditions,

    468

    Acute Mastitis

    Breast abscess

    Associated with breast feeding

    Bacterial infection through cracks in nipples Most common pathogen is S. aureus

    Common Breast Conditions

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    Common Breast Conditions,

    468

    Fat Necrosis

    Benign painless breast lump

    Secondary to injury to breast tissue

    Common Breast Conditions

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    Common Breast Conditions,

    468

    Gynecomastia

    Results from hyperestrogenism

    Cirrhosis, testicular tumor, puberty, old age

    Klinefelters syndrome Drugs

    Estrogen, marijuana, heroin, psychoactive

    drugs, spironolactone, digitalis, cimetidine,

    alcohol, ketoconazole

    Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

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    Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia,

    468 Common in men >50 Related to age-related increase in

    estradiol, sensitization of prostate to DHT

    Nodular enlargement ofperiurethral (lateral

    and middle) lobes, compresses urethra intovertical slit

    Presents with frequency, nocturia,hesitancy, dysuria

    May lead to distention/hypertrophy ofbladder, hydronephrosis, UTIs

    Increased PSA, not premalignant

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    Prostatitis, 469

    Symptoms

    Dysuria, frequency, urgency, low back pain

    Etiology

    Acute: bacterial

    Chronic: abacterial (most common),

    bacterial

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    Prostatic Adenocarcinoma, 469

    More common in men >50 years

    Usually develops in posterior lobe

    (peripheral zone) of prostate

    Diagnosed by DRE and biopsy

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    Prostatic Adenocarcinoma, 469

    PSA tumor marker

    Increased PSA, decreased fraction of free

    PSA

    Osteoblastic metastasis Low back pain

    Increased serum

    alkaline phosphatase

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    Cryptorchidism, 469

    Undescended testis

    Decreased spermatogenesis secondary

    to increased body temperature

    Increased risk ofgerm cell tumors

    Prematurity increases occurrence

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    Testicular Germ Cell Tumors

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    Testicular Germ Cell Tumors,

    469

    Seminoma

    Large cells in lobules with watery cytoplasm,

    fried egg appearance

    Testicular Germ Cell Tumors

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    Testicular Germ Cell Tumors,

    469

    Embryonal carcinoma

    Malignant

    Painful testicular enlargement

    Worse prognosis Glandular/papillary

    morphology

    Can differentiate to

    other tumors

    Testicular Germ Cell Tumor

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    Testicular Germ Cell Tumor,

    469

    Yolk sac (endodermal sinus) tumor

    Analogous to ovarian yolk sac tumor

    Schiller-Duval bodes

    Central vessel surroundedby tumor cells

    Primitive glomeruli

    Increased AFP

    Testicular Germ Cell Tumors

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    Testicular Germ Cell Tumors,

    469

    Choriocarcinoma

    Malignant

    Increased hCG

    Teratoma Usually malignant

    Testicular Non-germ Cell

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    Testicular Non-germ Cell

    Tumors, 469

    5% of testicular tumors, mostly benign

    Leydig cell tumor

    Intracytoplasmic Reinke crystals,

    Androgen producing Gynecomastia

    Precocious puberty

    Testicular Non-germ cell

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    Testicular Non-germ cell

    Tumors, 469

    Sertoli cell tumor

    Androblastoma from

    sex cord stroma

    Testicular lymphoma

    Most common testicularcancer in older men

    Tunica Vaginalis Lesions

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    Tunica Vaginalis Lesions,

    469 Lesions in serous covering of testes

    Present as testicular masses that

    transilluminate

    Varicocele

    Dilated vein in pampiniform

    plexus bag of worms May cause infertility

    Tunica Vaginalis Lesions

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    Tunica Vaginalis Lesions,

    469 Hydrocele

    Increased fluid secondary to incomplete

    fusion of processus vaginalis

    Spermatocele Dilated epididymal duct

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    Penile Pathology, 470

    Carcinoma in situ

    Bowens disease

    Gray, solitary, crusty plaque

    Usually on shaft of penis or scrotum Peak incidence in 5th decade

    Progresses to sqamous cell carcinoma in

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    Penile Pathology, 470

    Carcinoma in situ

    Erythroplasia of Queyrat

    Red, velvety plaques

    Usually involves glans Similar to Bowens disease

    P il P h l 470

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    Penile Pathology, 470

    Carcinoma in situ

    Bowenoid papulosis

    Multiple papular lesions

    Affects younger age group Usually not invasive

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    P il P th l 470

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    Penile Pathology, 470

    Peyronies disease

    Bent penis

    Aquired fibrous tissue formation

    A ti d 471

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    Anti-androgens, 471

    Finasteride

    5 reductase inhibitor

    Decreases conversion of testosterone to

    more potent DHT Used in BPH, male pattern baldness

    Flutamide

    Non-steroidal competitive inhibitor of

    testosterone receptor

    Used in prostate carcinoma

    A ti d 471

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    Anti-androgens, 471

    Ketoconazole

    Inhibits steroid synthesis

    Spironolactone

    Inhibits steroid binding

    Both used in treatment ofPCOS and

    hirsutism May cause gynecomastia, amenorrhea

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    Sild fil d fil 471

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    Sildenafil, vardenafil, 471

    Inhibit cGMP phosphodiesterase, causingincreased CGMP, smooth muscle

    relaxation in corpus cavernosum,

    increased blood flow, erection

    Used in treatment of impotency

    May cause headache, flushing, dyspepsia,

    impaired blue/green colorvision

    Risk of life threatening hypotension if taken

    with nitrates

    Mif i t (RU 486) 471

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    Mifepristone (RU-486), 471

    Competitive inhibitor of progesteronereceptors

    Used in termination of pregnancy

    Makes uterus inhospitable to fertilized eggAdministered with misoprostole

    May cause heavy bleeding,

    nausea/vomiting, anorexia, abdominalpain

    O l C t ti 471

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    Oral Contraception, 471

    Prevent estrogen surge Estrogen surge, LH surge do not occur

    Pros:

    Reliable Decrease risk of endometrial/ovarian cancer,

    ectopic pregnancy, pelvic infections,regulation of menses

    Cons: Increased triglycerides, weight gain, nausea,

    hypertension, hypercoaguable state

    Hormone Replacement

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    o o e ep ace e t

    Therapy, 471

    Used in: Treatment ofmenopausal symptoms

    Hot flashes, vaginal atrophy

    Prevention ofosteoporosis

    Unopposed estrogen (withoutprogestins) increases risk of endometrialcancer

    Give progestins if patient has not hadhysterectomy

    Increase in CV risk (pro-thrombotic)

    Induction/delay of Labor,

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    y ,

    472 Dinoprostone

    PGE2analog

    Causes cervical dilation, uterine contraction

    Induces labor Ritodrine/terbutaline

    B2 agonists

    Relax uterus Reduce premature uterine contractions

    Delay labor

    A t l / t 472

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    Anastrozole/exemestane, 472

    Aromatase inhibitorsAromatase converts androgens to estrogens

    Used in post-menopausal breast cancer

    Adjuvant therapy after surgery Metastatic disease

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    Testosterone Toxicity 472

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    Testosterone Toxicity, 472

    Masculinization in females

    Exogenous use reduces intratesticular

    testosterone, inhibits Leydig cells, leads

    to testicular atrophy Premature closure of epiphyseal plates

    (short stature)

    Dyslipidemia

    Estrogens 472

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    Estrogens, 472

    Bind estrogen receptors

    Used in:

    Treatment ofhypogonadism/ovarian failure

    Treatment ofmenstrual abnormalities Hormone replacement therapy in post-

    menopause

    Treatment of men with androgen-dependent

    prostate cancer

    Estrogen Toxicity 472

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    Estrogen Toxicity, 472

    Increased risk ofendometrial cancer

    Increased bleeding in post-menopause

    Increases risk of clear cell

    adenocarcinoma with prenatal DES Increased risk of thrombi

    Contraindicated in estrogen-receptorpositive breast cancer

    Progestins 472

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    Progestins, 472

    Bind progesterone receptors

    Reduce growth and increase

    vascularization of endometrium

    Used in: Oral contraceptives

    Treatment of endometrial cancer

    Treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding

    Estrogen Partial Agonists 472

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    Estrogen Partial Agonists, 472

    Clomiphene Partial agonist at estrogen receptors in

    pituitary

    Prevents estrogen feedback inhibition ofLH/FSH release from pituitary

    Increased LH/FHS stimulates ovulation

    Used in treatment of PCOS and infertility

    May cause hot flashes, ovarianenlargement, multiple simultaneous

    pregnancies, visual disturbances

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    Tamoxifen Estrogen antagonist in breast tissue

    Used to treat and prevent recurrence ofER-

    positive breast cancer Raloxifene

    Estrogen agonist in bone

    Used to treat osteoporosis