Cryptorchidism Flashcards
What is cryptorchidism?
Undescended testis
In who are undescended testis more common in?
Preterm babies
What percentage of cases of undescended are bilateral?
25%
When will 2/3 of undescended testis descended?
First year of life
What are some complications of undescended testis?
- infertility
- torsion
- testicular cancer (later in life)
What is the management of undescended testis?
Orchidopexy
When is Orchidopexy usually preformed?
Around 1 year of age
When should a child with a unilateral undescended testis be referred?
At 3 months
When should a baby with a unilateral undescended testis be seen by a surgeon?
Before 6 months of age
What is the management of a baby with bilateral undescended testes?
They should be reviewed by a senior paediatrician within 24hours
Why should a child with bilateral undescended testis be seen within 24 hours?
The child may need urgent endocrine or genetic investigation (CAH)
When endocrine or genetic causes are ruled out, what is the management of bilateral undescended testis?
Referral at 3 months
