Cryptorchidism Flashcards
1
Q
What is cryptorchidism?
A
Undescended testis
2
Q
What are the three general locations of cryptorchidism?
A
- Abdominal
- Inguinal
- Upper Scrotal
3
Q
A cryptorchid testis is shown. What are the histologic characteristics?
A
Markedly thickened hyalinized basement membrane of seminiferous tubules w/o spermatogenesis
4
Q
What is orchiopexy?
A
Putting the testis in the right place
5
Q
What is the clinical significance of cryptochordism?
A
Infertility and germ cell neoplasia
6
Q
What is cryptorchidism a major risk factor for?
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