Behind the complicated appearing term “cryptorchidism” hides a positional anomaly of the testis, thus a wrong positioning of the testis in the body. Originally the “Kryptorchismus” describes a not discoverable testis. This is usually the case when the testis has not descended completely into the scrotum during embryonic development and has remained in the abdominal … Cryptorchidism
Cause For a malfunction of the testis – or cryptorchidism – a maldevelopment in embryonic maturation is responsible. During the 28th to 32nd week of pregnancy, the testis on both sides usually begins its descent from the abdominal cavity into the scrotum. The abdominal cavity represents its original site of attachment. During fetal and embryonic … Cause | Cryptorchidism
Diagnosis A diagnosis of cryptorchidism can be made very easily by palpation. Since the child is not yet able to give information about his or her symptoms, the doctor is also dependent on the observations of the parents. Thus in the discussion likewise reference points for a possible Kryptorchismus can be found. Apart from that, … Diagnosis | Cryptorchidism