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A 7-month-old boy is brought to the office for a routine well-child visit. The parent reports the patient has been feeding well and developing appropriately. Vitals are within normal limits. Physical examination shows a cooperative child. Cardiopulmonary examination is normal. The abdomen is soft with no organomegaly. Genitourinary examination demonstrates a circumcised penis of normal size. The right testis is located within the inguinal canal, and the left testis is palpable in the scrotum. If left untreated, which of the following complications is most likely to occur?

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Cryptorchidism p. 675

hypospadias p. 647

Sertoli cells and p. 652

testicular tumors p. 676

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

cryptorchidism p. 675

Germ cell tumors

cryptorchidism risk for p. 675

Inhibin

cryptorchidism p. 675

Leydig cells

cryptorchidism p. 675

Luteinizing hormone (LH)

cryptorchidism p. 675

Premature labor and delivery

cryptorchidism and p. 675

Spermatogenesis p. 653, 659

cryptorchidism and p. 675

Testosterone p. 652, 682

cryptorchidism p. 675

Summary

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.

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