• The fertility reduction after orchiopexy for bilateral cryptorchidism is more marked, about 38%, or six times that of the general population. (wikipedia.org)
  • It is important to realize that over half the patients presenting with unilateral cryptorchidism and the majority of those presenting with bilateral cryptorchidism have abnormal spermiogram which indicates that unilateral cryptorchidism is in fact a bilateral disease and therefore a serious andrological problem. (nih.gov)
  • A male South African giraffe ( Giraffa camelopardalis giraffa ) was identified with bilateral cryptorchidism. (scielo.org.za)
  • In the reexamined subgroup (median age 95 days) 69% of the boys (24/35) had persistent cryptorchidism, of which 20 were unilateral and four bilateral. (eur.nl)
  • Cryptorchidism can be unilateral (only occurring on one side) or bilateral (occurring on both sides). (vin.com)
  • This is mostly found in dogs with bilateral cryptorchidism. (petinsurancequotes.com)
  • A total of 109 cases with idiopathic inguinal cryptorchidism (26 bilateral and 83 unilateral) were studied by polymerase chain reaction amplification from DNA extracted from peripheral blood , followed by fragment size analysis by capillary electrophoresis , which were compared with 140 controls. (bvsalud.org)
  • Regarding the GGN repeats, no differences were observed between cases and controls either when analyzing separately unilateral and bilateral cryptorchidism . (bvsalud.org)
  • The CAG26 allele alone or in combination with GGN23 was associated with a higher risk of bilateral cryptorchidism . (bvsalud.org)
  • Cryptorchidism is a condition found in male dogs in which one or both testicles have not descended into the testicular sac (scrotum). (petmd.com)
  • Cryptorchidism occurs when the gubernaculum fails to develop properly, causing the testicle or testicles to fail to descend into the scrotum. (petmd.com)
  • Even if both testicles do descend, it is still recommended to neuter a dog with cryptorchidism, since it is a hereditary defect of the gubernaculum. (petmd.com)
  • Undescended testes (known medically as cryptorchidism) occur when one or both testicles do not reach the scrotum and remain inside the boy's abdomen or groin (inguinal canal). (southerncross.co.nz)
  • Cryptorchidism is a medical condition in which one or both testicles fail to descend into the scrotum by the time a baby is born. (thehealthboard.com)
  • Cryptorchidism is a condition in which a male's testicles have not descended (dropped) into the scrotum. (vin.com)
  • Cryptorchidism is the scientific term for when a dog's testicles (either one or both) do not descend. (petinsurancequotes.com)
  • Cryptorchidism may be presumed to be present if the testicles cannot be felt in the scrotum after two to four months of age. (petinsurancequotes.com)
  • Cryptorchidism means that one or both of a dog's testicles have not descended into the scrotum. (furrycritter.com)
  • Cryptorchidism is diagnosed by palpation of the scrotum and finding the absence of one or both testicles. (furrycritter.com)
  • The mutation in this gene can lead to a variety of symptoms, including cryptorchidism (undescended testicles), arachnodactyly (long, thin fingers and toes), and intellectual disability. (rarediseaseshealthcenter.com)
  • 1. The indications for surgical treatment of cryptorchidism infertility include various types of cryptorchidism or ectopic testicles, migratory testicles, or cryptorchidism with inguinal hernia. (funtoy.com)
  • Cryptorchidism refers to a condition when one or both testicles have not descended into the scrotum of the baby by the time he is born. (metromaleclinic.com)
  • However, about 80% of cryptorchid testes descend by the first year of life (the majority within three months), making the true incidence of cryptorchidism around 1% overall. (wikipedia.org)
  • Cryptorchidism means, "hidden testes" (crypt = hidden, orchid = testes). (acvs.org)
  • Cryptorchidism is more commonly seen in premature males because the testes do not descend from the abdomen to the scrotal sac until the seventh month of fetal development. (choc.org)
  • Cryptorchidism is a condition whereby one or both testes and the associated structures are absent in the scrotum because of a failure of the testes to descend from the pre-natal abdominal position. (scielo.org.za)
  • cryptorchidism - noun Medicine a condition in which one or both of the testes fail to descend from the abdomen into the scrotum. (en-academic.com)
  • The testes of males who are born prematurely and those who have a familial history of cryptorchidism, however, may not descend without medical intervention. (thehealthboard.com)
  • Cryptorchidism-arachnodactyly-intellectual disability syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by the presence of cryptorchidism (undescended testes), arachnodactyly (spider-like fingers and toes), and intellectual disability. (rarediseaseshealthcenter.com)
  • Cryptorchidism is a congenital disorder in which one or both testes fail to descend into the scrotum, remaining in the abdomen or inguinal canal or at the external ring. (doctorlib.info)
  • Thus, cryptorchidism may result from inadequate testosterone levels or a defect in the testes or the gubernaculum. (doctorlib.info)
  • We commonly refer to this finding as cryptorchidism , although by strict definition that term specifically applies to testes that haven't fully completed their epic journey into the scrotum by 4 months of age. (sciencebasedmedicine.org)
  • Cryptorchidism, which is also diagnosed initially when one or both testes is absent, is the most common congenital abnormal finding related to the male genitourinary tract. (sciencebasedmedicine.org)
  • Most cases of cryptorchidism involve undescended but healthy testes. (sciencebasedmedicine.org)
  • Cryptorchidism is a condition in which one or both the testes do not descend in the scrotum. (journalcra.com)
  • The reduction with unilateral cryptorchidism is subtle, with a reported infertility rate of about 10%, compared with about 6% reported by the same study for the general population of adult men. (wikipedia.org)
  • Unilateral cryptorchidism usually involves the right testicle. (vin.com)
  • The incidence of unilateral cryptorchidism is 3% of boys at the birth and 1% of boys at the age of three months. (journalcra.com)
  • Although cryptorchidism nearly always refers to congenital absence or maldescent, a testis observed in the scrotum in early infancy can occasionally "reascend" (move back up) into the inguinal canal. (wikipedia.org)
  • Congenital abnormalities that have been known to occur simultaneously with cryptorchidism are: patellar luxation, shortened tail, kinked tail, tetralogy of Fallot, tarsal deformity, microphthalmia, and upper eyelid agenesis. (vin.com)
  • Cryptorchidism is a male disease that is mostly congenital, and cryptorchidism is also the most likely cause of male infertility. (funtoy.com)
  • Cryptorchidism is one of the most common congenital disorders in boys and it is associated with a higher risk of sub-fertility and testicular cancer . (bvsalud.org)
  • Delaying neutering until 1 year of age is typically recommended for puppies diagnosed with cryptorchidism, to give the testicle(s) time to descend into the scrotum. (petmd.com)
  • A pediatrician can usually diagnose cryptorchidism by physically examining the scrotum and lower abdomen. (thehealthboard.com)
  • Cryptorchidism is distinct from monorchism, the condition of having only one testicle. (wikipedia.org)
  • Having an undescended testicle (cryptorchidism) may increase your risk of testicular by almost nine times . (healthline.com)
  • Cryptorchidism, hypospadias, testicular cancer, and poor semen quality make up the syndrome known as testicular dysgenesis syndrome. (wikipedia.org)
  • Cryptorchidism may increase the risk for development of testicular cancer. (en-academic.com)
  • The risk of testicular cancer is greater for men with cryptorchidism than for the general male population. (doctorlib.info)
  • Instead, another health condition could increase your risk of testicular cancer and cryptorchidism. (healthline.com)
  • Possible XY, SRY+ testicular DSDs include hypospadias, cryptorchidism, testicular agenesis and hypoplasia, segmental aplasia of the epididymis, deferent ducts and penile hypoplasia (Lyle 2007). (scielo.org.za)
  • 2005 Exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals and human health: a review of epidemiological studies focused on hypospadias and cryptorchidism . (diethylstilbestrol.co.uk)
  • Infertility is associated with cryptorchidism, and the risk of infertility increases with the degree of maldescent. (medscape.com)
  • Next, let's take a look at how to treat male cryptorchidism infertility? (funtoy.com)
  • 2. The timing of surgical treatment for cryptorchidism infertility suggests that the age of testicular fixation is getting older. (funtoy.com)
  • 3. The surgical treatment of cryptorchidism infertility has a positive effect. (funtoy.com)
  • To treat cryptorchidism more thoroughly and effectively, we need to undergo regular medical examinations and follow the doctor's instructions for treatment. (funtoy.com)
  • As the knowledge and understanding of the biological process of testicular descent increases it will pave ways to new treatment plans to treat cryptorchidism more effectively. (springeropen.com)
  • Cryptorchidism is genetic and linked to the X chromosome. (petmd.com)
  • 2009 The effect of diethylstilbestrol on inducing abdominal cryptorchidism and relevant genetic expression in rats . (diethylstilbestrol.co.uk)
  • Cryptorchidism-arachnodactyly-intellectual disability syndrome is a rare genetic disorder caused by a mutation in the gene known as the GATA2 gene. (rarediseaseshealthcenter.com)
  • Several potential explanations for the pathophysiology of cryptorchidism have been proposed, including gubernacular abnormalities, reduced intra-abdominal pressures, intrinsic testicular or epididymal abnormalities, and endocrine abnormalities, as well as anatomic anomalies (eg, fibrous bands within the inguinal canal or abnormal arrangement of the cremasteric muscle fibers). (medscape.com)
  • 1979 Association of diethylstilbestrol exposure in utero with cryptorchidism , testicular hypoplasia and semen abnormalities . (diethylstilbestrol.co.uk)
  • Symptoms of cryptorchidism may resemble other conditions or medical problems. (choc.org)
  • What are the symptoms of Cryptorchidism-arachnodactyly-intellectual disability syndrome? (rarediseaseshealthcenter.com)
  • Other maternal and perinatal risk factors were not significantly associated with persistent cryptorchidism and did not confound the association with caffeine. (nih.gov)
  • The only treatment for cryptorchidism is surgery. (petmd.com)
  • Treatment typically involves hormone replacement therapy and surgery to correct the cryptorchidism. (rarediseaseshealthcenter.com)
  • For low cryptorchidism, surgery can also be performed before the age of 6. (funtoy.com)
  • Published trends and geographical differences in cryptorchidism rates are almost exclusively derived from, hospital-based birth defect registers, which are sensitive to selection bias and incomplete reporting. (eur.nl)
  • Cryptorchidism is a fairly common defect in dogs. (vin.com)
  • Since cryptorchidism is an inherited defect, dogs with this condition should not be bred. (furrycritter.com)
  • This study aimed to accurately assess the cryptorchidism prevalence in the general population of Rotterdam. (eur.nl)
  • RESULTS: The prevalence of cryptorchidism at 3 months of age was 6.2% [95% confidence interval (CI), 3.0-12.4]. (cdc.gov)
  • Although the condition is of course seen only in male dogs, both males and females can carry the gene for cryptorchidism. (furrycritter.com)
  • CAG and GGN repeat polymorphisms in the androgen receptor gene of a Chilean pediatric cohort with idiopathic inguinal cryptorchidism. (bvsalud.org)
  • Surgical removal is the only treatment for cryptorchidism. (vin.com)
  • Cryptorchidism occurs in 30% of premature male neonates but in only 3% of those born at term. (doctorlib.info)
  • Physical examination is the most important tool in the diagnostic evaluation of cryptorchidism. (medscape.com)
  • Evaluation and treatment of cryptorchidism. (5minuteconsult.com)
  • To determine whether pediatric Chilean individuals with idiopathic inguinal cryptorchidism have a different number of CAG and/or GGN repeats polymorphisms compared with controls. (bvsalud.org)
  • The ultimate goal in the treatment of cryptorchidism is to achieve normal fertility. (nih.gov)
  • A single cause of equine cryptorchidism has not been established and contributing causes remain obscure. (acvs.org)
  • Hormone replacement therapy can be effective if the cause of cryptorchidism is discovered to be deficiencies in testosterone and HGC. (thehealthboard.com)
  • [ 1 ] Cryptorchidism is the most common abnormality of male sexual development. (medscape.com)
  • Of 7652 consecutive male live births, 7292 (95%) were examined for cryptorchidism at Child Healthcare Centres around the age of 1 month. (eur.nl)
  • During routine dissection the author found a left sided indirect inguinal hernia with cryptorchidism in a male cadaver. (journalcra.com)
  • New guidelines have recently been published regarding treatment options and optimal timing of treatment for patients with cryptorchidism. (suna.org)
  • To study cryptorchidism rates, trends, and risk factors, a systematic case ascertainment is warranted. (eur.nl)
  • The risk of developing testicular neoplasia is estimated to be approximately ten times greater in dogs with cryptorchidism than in normal dogs. (furrycritter.com)
  • What are the risk factors for Cryptorchidism-arachnodactyly-intellectual disability syndrome? (rarediseaseshealthcenter.com)
  • There are some notable potential risk factors for cryptorchidism. (sciencebasedmedicine.org)
  • Males whose brothers or fathers have suffered from cryptorchidism are more likely to have the condition. (thehealthboard.com)
  • This is why it is important not to breed a dog with cryptorchidism because the genes are passed along. (petinsurancequotes.com)
  • However, the theory based on reduced pressures has not explained most cases of cryptorchidism. (medscape.com)
  • In a subgroup of cases, the persistence of cryptorchidism was re-assessed during a follow-up examination by expert specialists. (eur.nl)