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Genetic, Maternal, and Environmental Risk Factors for Cryptorchidism: An Update
19 Sept 2016
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Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchidism is an isolated anomaly in the majority of cases, with evidence to date suggesting that it is a complex disorder resulting from interactions between genetic and environmental factors. Population, family, and limited genome-wide association data suggest moderate genetic risk, multiple susceptibility loci, and a role for the maternal environment. Epidemiologic studies have...
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