Diseases of the Testis and Penis

1. Describe the basic anatomy and histology of the testis.

2. Discuss the causes of testicular atrophy and male infertility including cryptorchidism and Klinefelter’s syndrome among others.

3. Discuss inflammatory diseases of the testes with respect to causative organisms and basic morphology.

4. Discuss testicular tumors with respect to:

• Epidemiology, clinical picture (including markers)

• Classification (germ cell tumors and sex-cord-stromal tumors)

• Major morphologic findings

• Staging and treatment

5. Describe the neoplastic conditions of the penis.

Diseases of the Prostate

1. Describe the basic zonal anatomy of the prostate and its relationship to the urethra and ejaculatory ducts.

2. Compare and contrast acute and chronic prostatitis on the basis of their etiologies and histologic features.

3. Compare and contrast:

• Hyperplasia of the prostate

• Adenocarcinoma of the prostate

In terms of:

• Frequency and age distribution

• Anatomic location

• Gross and microscopic features

• Clinical symptoms and findings

• Complications and prognosis

4. Discuss the importance of grade and stage for the prognosis of prostatic carcinoma.

5. Discuss the diagnostic approaches and treatment options for prostatic carcinoma.

6. Discuss the importance of prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia in regards to the development and diagnosis of prostatic carcinoma.