Cryptorchidism

Cryptorchidism

Pathophysiology

Bladder disorders

Neurogenic bladder
Urinary incontinence

Congenital and acquired abnormalities

Cryptorchidism
Posterior urethral valves
Vesicoureteral reflux

Human sexuality

Erectile dysfunction
Female sexual interest and arousal disorder
Genito-pelvic pain and penetration disorder
Male hypoactive sexual desire disorder
Orgasmic dysfunction

Infectious disorders

Acute pyelonephritis
Chronic pyelonephritis
Epididymitis
Lower urinary tract infection
Orchitis
Prostatitis

Neoplasms

Non-urothelial bladder cancers
Penile cancer
Prostate cancer
Testicular cancer
Transitional cell carcinoma

Nephrolithiasis and urolithiasis

Kidney stones

Penile disorders

Hypospadias and epispadias
Erectile dysfunction

Testicular disorders

Testicular torsion

Prostate disorders

Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Genitourinary system pathology review

Congenital renal disorders: Pathology review
Kidney stones: Pathology review
Penile conditions: Pathology review
Prostate disorders and cancer: Pathology review
Testicular and scrotal conditions: Pathology review
Testicular tumors: Pathology review
Urinary incontinence: Pathology review
Urinary tract infections: Pathology review

Key Takeaways

Cryptorchidism is a medical condition in which one or both testicles have not descended into the scrotum. Undescended testes can be palpable in the abdominal or inguinal region. Cryptorchidism can be diagnosed during an ultrasound exam before birth. If it is not diagnosed before birth, it may be detected during a physical exam shortly after birth. Boys with cryptorchidism may have problems with fertility later in life.