Cryptorchidism: diagnosis, treatment, and long-term prognosis.
Cryptorchidism is a common anomaly treated by every pediatric urologist. The etiology is multifactorial and includes hormonal and molecular factors. Diagnostic abilities may be enhanced by radiologic advances. Hormonal and surgical treatment modalities are discussed herein, as well as the identification and prevention of long-term sequelae.
Kolon
Thomas F
TF
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, 34th Street and Civic Center Boulevard, Robert Wood Cancer Center, 3rd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4399, USA. kolon@email.chop.edu
Patel
Rakesh P
RP
Huff
Dale S
DS
D006063:Chorionic Gonadotropin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003456:Cryptorchidism / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D007987:Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone / Q000031:analogs & derivatives / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011379:Prognosis; D011944:Receptors, Androgen / Q000235:genetics; D013521:Urologic Surgical Procedures, Male
D006063:Chorionic Gonadotropin; D011944:Receptors, Androgen; D007987:Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone