Introduction Failure of testes to descend into the scrotum unilaterally or bilaterally normally mediated by MIF + androgens Testicle most commonly located in the inguinal canal can also be intra-abdominal Associated conditions prematurity Kallmann's syndrome cystic fibrosis testicular feminization Treatment Orchidopexy Prognosis, Prevention, and Complications Prognosis most descend by 3 months if natural descent does not occur by this time it must be removed surgically by 2 years Complications infertility reduced spermatogenesis due to ↑ body temperature atrophy/hyalinization of the seminiferous tubules due to ↑ body temperature testicular torsion seminoma/germ cell cancers ↑ risk of development risk also applies to contralateral testicle even if it descended normally
QUESTIONS 1 of 1 1 Previous Next (M1.RP.12.71) A 2-year-old male is brought to his pediatrician by his parents because of a lack of testes in his scrotum. Physical examination confirms that testes are absent from the scrotal sac and palpable masses are found bilaterally around the inguinal canal. If the child’s condition is left untreated, levels of which of the following hormones is most likely to be decreased most when the child reaches sexual maturity? QID: 101289 Type & Select Correct Answer 1 FSH 4% (12/296) 2 LH 2% (7/296) 3 Testosterone 53% (158/296) 4 Inhibin 39% (115/296) 5 Prolactin 1% (2/296) M 1 Question Complexity E Question Importance Select Answer to see Preferred Response SUBMIT RESPONSE 4 Review Tested Concept Review Full Topic
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