cryptorchidism

  • 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