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Orchidopexy for congenital cryptorchidism in childhood and adolescence and testicular cancer in adults: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies
Congenital cryptorchidism is a well-established risk factor of testicular malignancies. However, there is still remarkable variability in the...
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Congenital abdominal wall defects and cryptorchidism: a population-based study
PurposeSeveral studies have reported high prevalence of undescended testis (UDT) among boys with congenital abdominal wall defects (AWD). Due to...
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The G178A polymorphic variant of INSL3 may be linked to cryptorchidism among Egyptian pediatric cohort
Cryptorchidism (CO) is a genital disorder of multifactorial etiology, with serious remote complications. Mutations in insulin-like 3 hormones (INSL3)...
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Management of a very rare case of polyorchidism: a case report
BackgroundPolyorchidism is a rare genetic anomaly characterized by the patient having more than two testicles. In the literature, only around two...
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Unilateral transverse testicular ectopia with recurrence of inguinal hernia: a case report
BackgroundCrossed testicular ectopia or transverse testicular ectopia is an extremely rare urogenital anomaly. In this condition, on average at...
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Laparoscopy versus ultrasonography for the evaluation of Müllerian duct remnants in male patients with disorder of sex differentiation
BackgroundThe diagnosis of male differences of sex development is a challenging multidisciplinary team task, that requires external genital...
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Analysis of factors associated with undescended testis in patients with congenital diaphragmatic hernia
PurposeThis study aimed to investigate the incidence and clinical factors associated with undescended testes (UDT) in patients with congenital...
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Urethral advancement and glanuloplasty versus tubularized incised plate urethroplasty for distal hypospadias repair: a prospective randomized study
BackgroundAbout one in 200 to one in 300 male births has hypospadias. The prevalence of this congenital anomaly varies worldwide. The meatus is...
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The role of 18F-FDG-PET/CT in evaluating retroperitoneal masses -Kee** your eye on the ball!
BackgroundTesticular germ cell tumour is the commonest malignancy affecting males aged between 15 and 35, with an increased relative risk amongst...
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MRI of female genital tract congenital anomalies: European Society of Urogenital Radiology (ESUR) guidelines
ObjectiveTo develop imaging guidelines for the MR work-up of female genital tract congenital anomalies (FGTCA).
MethodsThese guidelines were...
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Ovarian absence: a systematic literature review and case series report
Ovarian absence is an uncommon condition that most frequently presents unilaterally. Several etiologies for the condition have been proposed,...
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Transverse testicular ectopia with Müllerian duct remnant in an incarcerated congenital inguinal hernia – a case report
BackgroundTransverse testicular ectopia (TTE) is a rare anomaly characterized by both testes descending through a single inguinal canal. In this...
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The occurrence of an additional (accessory) lobe of liver and undescended testis in a single cadaver: a case report
BackgroundAnatomical variations are common, some of these variations are clinically important and some are not. These variations may require...
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SCF Improves In Vitro Differentiation of SSCs Through Transcriptionally Up-regulating PRTM1, STRA8, c-KIT, PIWIL2, and OCT4 Genes
Several lines of evidence strongly suggest that retinoic acid (RA) and stem cell factor (SCF)/c-Kit signal transduction pathways are involved in the...
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The impact of male factors and their correct and early diagnosis in the infertile couple's pathway: 2021 perspectives
PurposeThe current clinical practice in reproductive medicine should pose the couple at the centre of the diagnostic–therapeutic management of...
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Scrotal Ultrasound: Updates on Testicular Microlithiasis, Incidental Non-Palpable Lesions, Varicoceles and Testicular Infarction
Purpose of ReviewUltrasound (US) is the first-line imaging modality when evaluating scrotal pathology. This review will examine some common...
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Genetic analysis of the human insulin-like 3 gene in pediatric patients with testicular torsion
PurposeTesticular torsion (TT) mainly affects boys under 18 years old. To avoid orchiectomy, TT requires an immediate operative management. The...
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Upside-Down Appendix: Report of a Rare Case
BackgroundIntestinal malrotation is a rare disorder that is usually diagnosed in infancy or childhood. In adults, it can manifest with a broad range...
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Risk factors for cryptorchidism
Undescended testis — known as cryptorchidism — is one of the most common congenital abnormalities observed in boys, and is one of the few known risk...
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Shear wave elastography evaluation in pediatric testicular microlithiasis: a comparative study
PurposeThe aim of this study was to evaluate the testicular parenchyma in pediatric patients with testicular microlithiasis by shear wave...
