Testicular Tumors

What are Testicular Tumors?

Testicular tumors are lesions of testis divided into two major classes: germ cell tumors and nongerminal tumors. Examples of testicular tumors include:  Testicular lymphomaGonadoblastomaTumors of sex cord-gonadal stromaGerm cell tumors
Adenomatoid Tumors

What are Adenomatoid Tumors?

Adenomatoid tumors are neoplasm benign of mesothelial sources found more frequently in the male adnexa.  What is the Pathology of Adenomatoid Tumors? The pathology of adenomatoid tumors is:  -Etiology: The cause of adenomatoid tumors is neoplastic mesothelial cells.  -Genes involved:…
Lipomas

What are Lipomas?

Lipomas are slow-growing, benign fatty growths.  What is the Pathology of Lipomas? The pathology of lipomas is:   -Etiology: The cause of lipomas is unclear, nonetheless may imitate growth of local pluripotent cells into adipocyte lines. -Genes involved: Unknown.  -Pathogenesis: The…
Testicular Torsion

What is Testicular Torsion?

Testicular torsion is the winding of the spermatic cord that results in decreased venous drainage and arterial blood supply to the testis. What is the Pathology of Testicular Torsion? The pathology of testicular torsion is: -Etiology: The cause of testicular…
Neonatal Testicular Torsion

What is Neonatal Testicular Torsion?

Neonatal testicular torsion is an acute vascular occasion where the spermatic cord is twisted on its axis with substantial tenderness and swelling of an earlier normal testicle either in utero or shortly after birth. What is the Pathology of Neonatal…
Vascular Disorders of the Testis or Epididymis

What are Vascular Disorders of the Testis or Epididymis?

Vascular disorders of the testis or epididymis are pathologies of the vessels supplying and draining blood to and from the testis or epididymis. Examples of vascular disorders of the testis or epididymis include:  Neonatal testicular torsionTesticular torsion
Inflammation of the Testis or Epididymis

What is Inflammation of the Testis or Epididymis?

Inflammation of the testis or epididymis is a medical condition characterized by pain, swelling, redness and hotness, and sometimes loss of function of the testis. Examples of inflammation of the testis or epididymis includes: Inflammation of the testis or epididymis…
Decreased Fertility

What is Decreased Fertility?

Decreased fertility is a condition characterized by reduced reproduction ability.  What is the Pathology of Decreased Fertility? The pathology of decreased fertility is:  -Etiology: The cause of decreased fertility is categorized into three groups which include pre-testicular causes, testicular causes,…
Testicular Atrophy

What is Testicular Atrophy?

Testicular atrophy is a regressive alteration affecting the scrotal testis, shrinking of the testis. What is the Pathology of Testicular Atrophy? The pathology of testicular atrophy is the gross and microscopic study of the structure and functional changes in testicular…