Anorchism
Congenital absence of a testicle
Carcinoma of the testes
Malignant tumor of the testicles (most common- seminoma)
Cryptorchidism or cryptorchism
Undescended testicles
Hydrocele
Sac of clear fluid in the scrotum
Testicular torsion
Twisting of the spermatic cord
Varicocele
Enlarged, dilated veins near the testicle
(BPH) benign prostatic hyperplasia
Benign growth of cells within the prostate gland. Surgical procedure is TURP transurethral resection of the prostate
Carcinoma of prostate
DRE ( digital rectal exam) could detect for an enlarged prostate, but early detection depends on A PSA test (prostate -specific antigen)
Hypospadias
Congenital abnormality in which the male urethral opening is on the undersurface of the penis instead of the tip
Phimosis
Narrowing (stricture) of the opening of the prepuce over the glans penis
Chlamydial Infection
Bacterial invasion of the urethra and reproductive tract which causes nongonococcal urethntis
Gonorrhea
Inflammation of the genital tract mucosa caused by infection with berry-shaped bacteria
Herpes genitalis
Infection of the skin and genital mucosa caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV)
Purulent
Pus-filled. Associated with gonorrhea
Human papillomavirus infection (HPV)
Infection of the skin and mucous membranes in the anogenital region by the HPV some can cause genital warts
Syphilis
Chronic STI caused by a spiral-shaped bacteria
Chancre
A hard under or sore that manifests on the external genitalia
PSA test
Measurement of levels of prostate-specific antigen in the blood
Semen analysis
Microscopic examination of ejaculated fluid, to look at sperm cells for fertility or to see if there are no sperm cent after a vasectomy
Castration
Surgical excision of the testicles or ovaries
Circumcision
Surgical procedure to remove the prepuce of the penis
DRE
Digital rectal exam which is finger palpation through the anal canal and rectum to examine prostate gland
TURP
Excision of benign prostatic hyperplasia using a resectoscope through the urethra
Vasectomy
Bilateral surgical removal of a part of the vas deferent