Objectives

1. Gross Anatomy and Histology

After completing this section you will be able to:

• List the various parts and structures that form the testis
• describe the basic gross anatomy and histology of the testis

2. Congenital Anomalies

After completing this section you will know:

• the gross and histologic features of undescended testis
• the clinical implications of the abnormality
• the correct procedure when crytorchidism is detected in an adult and why

3. Vascular Disturbances

After completing this section you will be able to:

• describe the common vascular disturbances that affect the testis
• describe clinical features and importance of these lesions

4. Neoplasms

1. Germ Cell Tumors

After completing this section you will:

• know the classification of testicular germ cell tumors and how they originate
• know the commonest type
• be able to describe clinical and histologic features
• know which tumor produces which marker
• predict possible clinical outcomes and response to treatment

2. Sex Cord-Stromal Tumors

After completing this section you will:

• know the sex cord-stromal tumors of the testis
• know their hormonal effects
• describe clinical features
• describe their biologic behavior