Cryptorchidism

The term cryptorchidism refers to the condition of abnormal testicular descent (TD). In this situation the testis is â\u80\u9chiddenâ\u80\u9d and it cannot be identified in its normal position that is inside the scrotum. In fact the term â\u80\u9ccryptorchidismâ\u80\u9d literally means â\u80\u9chidden testicleâ\u80\u9d and is often used interchangeably with the term â\u80\u9cundescended testicleâ\u80\u9d. A normal testicular function is guaranteed by its full descent into the scrotum. Undescended testes carry the risk of malignant transformation and loss of fertility. It is thus mandatory to recognize this condition in order to plan the surgical correction