Cryptorchidism
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Cryptorchidism Complications
Complications of cryptorchidism include:
Cryptorchidism
infertility
A progressive failure of spermatogenesis (production of sperm) is common if this condition is left untreated.
Increased risk of
testicular cancer
:
The risk of
testicular cancer
is 20-40 times higher in males with cryptorchidism.
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Cryptorchidism Underlying Cause
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Cryptorchidism References:
Henna MR, Del Nero RG, Sampaio CZ, Atallah AN, Schettini ST, Castro AA, Soares BG. Hormonal cryptorchidism therapy: systematic review with metanalysis of randomized clinical trials. Pediatr Surg Int. 2004 May;20(5):357-9.
Leung AK, Robson WL. Current status of cryptorchidism. Adv Pediatr. 2004;51:351-77.
Pyorala S, Huttunen NP, Uhari M. A review and meta-analysis of hormonal treatment of cryptorchidism. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 1995 Sep;80(9):2795-9.
