Cryptorchidism: classification, prevalence and long-term consequences

Autor:	Dina Cortes, Katharina M. Main, Robert Bjerknes, Arni V Thorsson, Jorgen Thorup, Helena E. Virtanen, Ewa Rajpert-De Meyts, Niels Jørgensen
Rok vydání:	2007
Předmět:	Gynecology endocrine system medicine.medical_specialty Pediatrics business.industry Impaired spermatogenesis General Medicine medicine.disease Comorbidity Semen quality Maldevelopment Pediatrics Perinatology and Child Health medicine Etiology Endocrine system business Testicular cancer
Zdroj:	Acta Paediatrica. 96:611-616
ISSN:	1651-2227 0803-5253
Popis:	Undescended testis is a common finding in boys, and the majority of cases have no discernible aetiology. There are unexplained geographical differences and temporal trends in its prevalence. Cryptorchidism, especially bilateral, is associated with impaired spermatogenesis and endocrine function and increases the risk of testicular cancer. There is an urgent need to identify factors that adversely affect testicular development and optimize treatment. Conclusion: Cryptorchidism may reflect a primary testicular maldevelopment with long-term consequences.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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