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[Maldescensus testis, therapy and prognosis].

O Butenandt, D Knorr

    Fortschritte Der Medizin
    |September 13, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Undescended testes require treatment before age two to prevent infertility and histologic changes. Early intervention with human choriongonadotropin or surgery improves outcomes for cryptorchidism.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Urology
    • Endocrinology
    • Reproductive Medicine

    Context:

    • Undescended testes (cryptorchidism) are a common congenital anomaly in male infants.
    • Histologic testicular damage can occur after two years of age if left untreated.
    • Delayed treatment is associated with a high incidence of infertility.

    Purpose:

    • To highlight the critical timing for treating undescended testes.
    • To discuss therapeutic options including hormonal and surgical interventions.
    • To emphasize the link between early treatment and improved fertility prognosis.

    Summary:

    • Histologic changes in undescended testes are evident after two years of life, necessitating timely intervention.
    • Treatment options include human choriongonadotropin therapy or surgical correction.

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  • Early treatment, ideally before the age of two, significantly improves the prognosis and reduces the risk of infertility.

    • Impact:

    • Early diagnosis and treatment of cryptorchidism can preserve testicular function.
    • Intervention before two years of age is crucial for preventing long-term reproductive health issues.
    • This underscores the importance of pediatric screening and timely management of testicular maldescent.