Perspectives in Pediatric Pathology, Chapter 14. Natural History of Undescended Testes

Pediatr Dev Pathol. 2016 May-Jun;19(3):183-201. doi: 10.2350/14-05-1483-PB.1. Epub 2014 Aug 8.

Abstract

Cryptorchidism is one of the most frequent problems encountered in pediatric urology. Its causes, associated lesions, and prognosis in terms of fertility have been a source of interest and discrepancies for pediatric pathologists and urological surgeons.

Keywords: MAT; cryptorchidism; mixed atrophy of testes; retractile testes; testicular dysgenesis.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Cryptorchidism*
  • Humans
  • Male