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Male Genital Exam
- See Also
- Testicular Self-Exam
- Penis
- Inspect for ulcers
- Observe for urethral discharge
- Palpate for Plaques or induration
- Testes
- Palpate for masses
- Transilluminate scrotum
- Solid tumor will not transmit light
- Hydrocele will glow a soft red color
- Palpate size and symmetry: Small, atrophic Testicle
- Testicle <3.5 cm long is considered small
- Causes: Chronic testicular lesions
- Orchitis (e.g. Mumps)
- Testicular Torsion
- Palpate for Undescended Testicle
- Transient testicular retraction
- Cryptorchidism
- Check Cremasteric Reflex
- Lightly stroke medial thigh
- Ipsilateral Testicle rises transiently
- Epididymis, Spermatic cord and Vas deferens
- Palpate Epididymis (posterior to Testicle)
- Palpate for Varicocele (engorged testicular veins)
- Patient performs Valsalva while standing
- Inguinal Canal Exam
- See Inguinal Canal Exam
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