| Literature DB >> 26568490 |
Helena E Virtanen1, Jorma Toppari2.
Abstract
Congenital cryptorchidism, that is, undescended testis, is one of the most common urogenital abnormalities observed in newborn boys. In addition to the congenital form, there is also acquired form of cryptorchidism. Fertility potential of patients with cryptorchidism has been evaluated by testicular histology and volume, semen quality, reproductive hormone levels, time to conception, and paternity rates. Cryptorchidism is associated with abnormalities in testicular development, and early treatment is recommended to optimize the fertility potential of the patients.Entities:
Keywords: Acquired cryptorchidism; Congenital cryptorchidism; Germ cell; Paternity; Sperm concentration; Testicular size; Testis
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Year: 2015 PMID: 26568490 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecl.2015.07.013
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Endocrinol Metab Clin North Am ISSN: 0889-8529 Impact factor: 4.741