Anatomical and Functional Aspects of Testicular Descent and Cryptorchidism* | Zendy

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Anatomical and Functional Aspects of Testicular Descent and Cryptorchidism*

Author(s) -

John M. Hutson,

Suzanne Hasthorpe,

Chris Heyns

Publication year - 1997

Publication title -

endocrine reviews

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 6.357

H-Index - 272

eISSN - 1945-7189

pISSN - 0163-769X

DOI - 10.1210/edrv.18.2.0298

Subject(s) - gubernaculum , infertility , calcitonin gene related peptide , medicine , calcitonin , etiology , inguinal canal , hormone , biology , endocrinology , surgery , hernia , inguinal hernia , pregnancy , neuropeptide , receptor , genetics

I. Normal Development A. Anatomical aspects 1. Sexual development 2. The gubernaculum 3. Cranial suspensory ligament 4. Abdominal pressure B. Hormonal control and functional aspects of testicular descent 1. Mullerian inhibiting substance 2. Androgen 3. The genitofemoral nerve (GFN) 4. Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) II. Cryptorchidism A. Etiology B. Frequency C. Are some UDT acquired? D. Risks of infertility/malignancy E. Role of hormone therapy F. Timing of surgery

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