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Genitourinary Surgery

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1. Abdominal ultrasound and CT scans.






2. Family history is probably the most important factor in diagnosing.






3. Autosomal dominant PKD






4. Obtained using percutaneous - endoscopic - and open methods.






5. Treated through an inguinal incision.






6. Incision used for implantation of a donor kidney.






7. Central body obesity - glucose intolerance - hypertension - hirsutism - osteoporosis - kidney stone formation - emotional instability - menstrual irregularity.


8. What is the treatment for Cushing's syndrome?






9. The urethral opening occurs on the underside of the penis/on the perineum of the male.






10. Done endoscopically or via a traditional incision.






11. Another name for IVU






12. Severely decreased or no urine output.






13. PKD






14. 90% of the cases only one kidney is affected.


15. Usually strikes young men between the ages of 20 and 40.






16. IVU






17. Surgical removal of the affected kidney is recommended and should be followed by radiation and chemotherapy. If treated prior to metastasis the 5-year survival rate is 90%.


18. Should be performed as soon as possible to prevent testicular torsion from reoccuring.






19. Incision - planned between the 11th and 12th rib - involves separation rather than resection.






20. Function of the medulla






21. Two causes for Cushings' syndrome






22. What is PKD?






23. Torsion






24. Injection of a contrast medium.






25. Usually performed because of a tumor - causes Cushing's syndrome or pheochromocytoma.






26. One or both testicles fail to descend to the final destination in the scrotum after the first year of life.






27. Acquired cystic kidney disease






28. Congenital nephroblastoma is also called


29. Incision often used to access the scrotal contents of an adult or child.






30. Malaise - fatigue - headache - hypertension - and decreased mental alertness.






31. Infants with cryptorchidism are at higher risk than the general population






32. Classic symptoms of Pheochromacytoma.






33. Incision - low lying kidney or mid to upper ureter






34. Recommended for severe phimosis.






35. Weight loss - weakness and fatigue - GI disturbances - low blood pressure - darkening of the skin - hair loss - and dramatic mood and behavior changes.


36. Approximate number of nephrons in each kidney






37. Important tools in diagnosing tumors and obstructions of the genitourinary tract.


38. A malignance affecting the kidney that occurs in children primarily between the ages of 3 and 4.


39. May be a complication of certain illnesses such as TB and AIDS.


40. Adrenalectomy






41. Disorder commonly associated with premature birth - and accompanied by an inguinal hernia.






42. Incision - direct access provided to the adrenal gland - kidney - and proximal ureter.






43. Includes increased BUN and creatinine levels.






44. Why does the ureter run obliquely through the bladder wall?






45. Diagnosis accomplished with biochemical laboratory teste and radiological examinations.


46. A malignant change to cells lining the renal tubule - producing hematuria - flank pain - the presence of a palpable mass - hypertension - fatigue - and weight loss.






47. Radical nephrectomy recommended if it has not spread.






48. Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) may be used.






49. PSA






50. 5 year survival rate around 75%.