cryptorchidism

• related: Pediatric

• pt: premature, SGA

• cause: undescended testes

• sx: hypoplastic, hypopigmented, poorly rugated, and empty scrotum

• dx: PE. No imaging needed

• orchioplexy:

  • surgical fixation of testis to scrotal wall
  • referral by age 6 month, surgery before 1 year

• prognosis:

  • increases fertility potential
  • decreases testicular torsion
  • cancer risk decreased but not eliminated

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