Cryptochidism Flashcards
What is cryptochidism?
Congenital absence of one or both testes in the scrotum
What are the categories of cryptochidism?
True undescended testis
Ectopic testis
Ascending testis
What is a true undescended testis?
The testis is absent from the scrotum but lies along the line of testicular descent
What is an ectopic testis?
Where the testis is found away from the normal line of descent
What is an ascending testis?
Where a testis previously identified in the scrotum undergoes a secondary ascent out of the scrotum
What are the risk factos for cryptochidism?
Prematurity
Low birthweight
Other congenital genital abnormalities
First degree relative with cryptochidism
What is the management of cryptochidism?
Watchful waiting in first 3-6 months
Orchidoplexy if not descended after 6 months
