Overview of Epidemiology and Management of Undescended Testis (Cryptorchidism)
Haider Osman Elmisbah, Fay Melfi Sayer Alenezi, Raghad Khalid R. Alruwaili, Sama Abdulfattah M. Almadani
Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · pp. 81–87 · Published 12 Oct 2021
10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i46A32842Abstract
Cryptorchidism (undescended testis, maldescendus testis) is a disorder in which one or together testes miscarry to slope into the bottommost of the scrotum. The study aimed to summarize the updated evidence regards, epidemiology, etiology, classification, diagnosis, and treatments of Cryptorchidism or undescended testis. Several causes can result in developing cryptorchidism. Disruption of any phase of testicular prolapse due to genetic hormonal, structural, ecological, or social issues can lead to cryptorchidism. The diagnosis of undescended testes is clinical. The test should be performed by an experienced person and should always be performed using a two-way technique. In some cases, imaging diagnostics for cryptorchidism may be helpful. The rationale for treating cryptorchidism is to reduce the risk of its long-term consequences. Current treatments for undescended testes include hormone therapy, orchopexy, and surgical correction.
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