What is the pronunciation of cryptorchidism?
cryptorchidism
noun
How to pronounce cryptorchidism?
The word cryptorchidism sounds like cryp-tor-chi-dism
/krɪp'tɔrkɪ,dɪzəm/
What is the definition of cryptorchidism?
nounfailure of one or both testes to move into the scrotum as the male fetus develops
What is the definition of cryptorchidism?
- Cryptorchidism is a medical condition in which one or both testicles fail to descend from the abdomen into the scrotum.
How common is cryptorchidism?
- Cryptorchidism is a relatively common condition, affecting approximately 3% of full-term male infants.
What are the causes of cryptorchidism?
- The exact cause of cryptorchidism is not known, but it is thought to be a combination of genetic and environmental factors.
What are the symptoms of cryptorchidism?
- The main symptom of cryptorchidism is the absence of one or both testicles in the scrotum.
At what age should the testicles normally descend?
- The testicles normally descend into the scrotum by the time a baby boy is 6 months to 1 year old.
Is cryptorchidism painful?
- Cryptorchidism itself is not usually painful, but it can lead to complications such as testicular torsion or infertility, which may cause pain.
How is cryptorchidism diagnosed?
- Cryptorchidism is typically diagnosed during a physical examination of the baby's genitals. Imaging tests such as ultrasound may be used to locate the undescended testicle.
Can cryptorchidism be treated?
- In many cases, cryptorchidism resolves on its own by the time a child is 3 to 6 months old. If the testicle does not descend on its own, hormone therapy or surgery may be recommended.
What are the complications of cryptorchidism?
- Complications of cryptorchidism include an increased risk of testicular cancer, infertility, and testicular torsion (twisting of the undescended testicle).
Is cryptorchidism hereditary?
- There is evidence to suggest that cryptorchidism may have a genetic component, as it tends to run in families.
