Cryptorchidism (Undescended Testicle) — Diagnosis and Treatment
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Cryptorchidism is a term used to describe the failure of descent of the testicle into the scrotum. This condition is common among premature boys, 33% of them, and can still be identified in full-term boys in approximately 5%. Ultrasonography can help localize inguinal testicles, while abdominal magnetic resonance imaging or laparoscopy can identify non-palpable intraabdominal testis. Hormonal treatment is indicated at 6 months of life and surgical correction is needed if hormonal therapy failed. Surgical treatment should be attempted before one year of life to achieve better fertility outcome.
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