Congenital Anomalies Flashcards
1
Q
What is the name for the absence of at least 1 testicle?
A
Cryptorchidism
2
Q
What are the main causes of Cryptorchidism?
A
- undescended
- ectopic
- retractile testes
- ascent testis
3
Q
What are the complications of undescended testis?
A
- infertility
- malignant transformation (germ cell tumours)
- testicular torsion
4
Q
What is the treatment for an undescended testis?
A
Orchiopexy (this is also the surgery done for resolving a testicular torsion)
5
Q
What is the remnants of the mesonephric duct called in women?
A
Gartners cyst - it can affect a women fertility.
6
Q
What happens to the female when there’s anomalies of the paramesonephric duct?
A
They can have problems with their uterus
