Article
Risk factors for cryptorchidism.
Nature reviews. Urology - 1 Sept 2017
Gurney Jason K, McGlynn Katherine A, Stanley James, Merriman Tony, Signal Virginia, Shaw Caroline, Edwards Richard, Richiardi Lorenzo, Hutson John, Sarfati Diana
Abstract excerpt
Undescended testis - known as cryptorchidism - is one of the most common congenital abnormalities observed in boys, and is one of the few known risk factors for testicular cancer. The key factors that contribute to the occurrence of cryptorchidism remain elusive. Testicular descent is thought to occur during two hormonally-controlled phases in fetal development - between 8-15 weeks (the first phase of decent) and...
Topics
- Breast Feeding
- Cryptorchidism
- Female
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Humans
- Male
- Pregnancy
- Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects
- Risk Factors