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Risk Factors List

  • family history of testicular cancer

Specific Risk Factors Articles

Testicular Cancer
Detailed information on testicular cancer, including symptoms, staging, causes, risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and testicular self-examination
Source:StayWell
Klinefelter Syndrome
Klinefelter syndrome is a chromosome disorder in males. People with this condition are born with at least one extra X chromosome.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Klinefelter syndrome
Klinefelter syndrome is the presence of an extra X chromosome in a male.
Source:ADAM
Date:December 11, 2006
Klinefelter Syndrome
Klinefelter syndrome is a chromosome disorder in males that results in hypogonadism (small penis and small firm testicles). People with this condition are born with at least one extra X chromosome.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Klinefelter Syndrome
Klinefelter syndrome is a chromosome disorder in males. People with this condition are born with at least one extra X chromosome.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders Part II
Klinefelter syndrome
Klinefelter syndrome is a chromosome disorder in males. People with this condition are born with at least one extra X chromosome.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders Part I
Klinefelter's Syndrome
A condition affecting males that is caused by the presence of extra X chromosomes. Klinefelter ' s syndrome, also known as primary micro-orchidism, affects males only.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Childhood and Adolescence
Undescended Testes
Also known as cryptorchidism, undescended testes is a congenital condition characterized by testicles that do not follow the normal developmental pattern of moving into the scrotum before birth. In the fetus, the testes are in the abdomen.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Undescended testicle
Undescended testicle occurs when one or both testicles fail to move into the scrotum before birth.
Source:ADAM
Date:May 22, 2008
Surgery for an Undescended Testicle
Surgery for an Undescended TesticleIf the testicle doesn’t descend on its own, it should be treated to prevent future problems. Surgery is done to bring an undescended testicle into the normal position within the scrotum.Why Treatment Is NeededThe...
Source:StayWell
What Is an Undescended Testicle?
During the development of a fetus, the testicles (male sex organs) form near the kidneys. Normally, they’re in the scrotum before the baby is born. An undescended testicle doesn’t fully descend into the scrotum.
Source:StayWell
Undescended Testes
Also known as cryptorchidism, undescended testes is a congenital condition characterized by testicles that do not extend to the scrotum. In the fetus, the testes are in the abdomen.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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