Male reproductive pathology

Question 1

Disorders of the epididymis and testes may fall into these broad categories:

Answer 1

• Developmental anomalies
• Degeneration
• Inflammation
• Neoplasia

Question 2

Cryptorchidism

Answer 2

• Incomplete descent of the testis
• Retained between kidney, inguinal canal
• Likely polygenetic basis
• Often hypoplastic
• Increased risk of tumour formation