The term cryptorchidism refers to the condition of abnormal testicular descent (TD). In this situation the testis is âhiddenâ and it cannot be identified in its normal position that is inside the scrotum. In fact the term âcryptorchidismâ literally means âhidden testicleâ and is often used interchangeably with the term âundescended testicleâ. A normal testicular function is guaranteed by its full descent into the scrotum. Undescended testes carry the risk of malignant transformation and loss of fertility. It is thus mandatory to recognize this condition in order to plan the surgical correction.
Destro, F., Lima, M. (2015). Cryptorchidism. Milan : Springer-Verlag Milan [10.1007/978-88-470-5693-0_23].
Cryptorchidism
Lima, Mario
2015
Abstract
The term cryptorchidism refers to the condition of abnormal testicular descent (TD). In this situation the testis is âhiddenâ and it cannot be identified in its normal position that is inside the scrotum. In fact the term âcryptorchidismâ literally means âhidden testicleâ and is often used interchangeably with the term âundescended testicleâ. A normal testicular function is guaranteed by its full descent into the scrotum. Undescended testes carry the risk of malignant transformation and loss of fertility. It is thus mandatory to recognize this condition in order to plan the surgical correction.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
