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unilateral cryptorchidism

Monday 8 June 2009

Unilateral cryptorchidism is frequently accompanied by infertility.

Uncertainty exists as to whether the infertility is a genetic effect or is related to an autoimmune reaction to the elevated testis.

See also

 cryptorchidism

References

 Morphologic effects of unilateral cryptorchidism on the contralateral descended testis. Salman FT, Adkins ES, Fonkalsrud EW. J Pediatr Surg. 1988 May;23(5):439-43. PMID: 2898013