Morphological Changes in the Testes in Cryptorchidism in Children

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November 28, 2024

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Cryptorchidism, the condition of undescended testes, remains one of the most common congenital anomalies in male infants, with a prevalence ranging from 1% to 8% at birth depending on the population. In many cases, the testes descend spontaneously within the first six months of life. However, about 1% of boys have testes that remain undescended and may require surgical correction (orchiopexy), ideally performed before the age of one to minimize long-term risks such as infertility and testicular cancer. Recent studies have noted variations in cryptorchidism prevalence by geographical and environmental factors.