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Cryptorchidism is the failure of one or both testes to descend into the scrotum. This is the most common birth defect of the male genital tract and can be classified according to the position of the undescended testicle.
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The failure of one or both testes to descend into the scrotum
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This describes hypospadias, which is the second most common congenital abnormality of the male reproductive tract.
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The urethral meatus is not situated in the head of the penis
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This describes anorchia, when a person with an XY karyotype is born without testes. If the testes fail to develop within 8 weeks, the baby will develop female genitalia (Swyer syndrome).
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Being born without testes
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Mono-orchism is when there is only one testicle in the scrotum. This can be a result of cryptorchidism or other reasons such as surgical removal of a testicle (orchiectomy).
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Only one testicle is present in the scrotum
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This describes aphallia, a very rare developmental abnormality resulting from the failure of formation of the foetal genital tubercle to form.
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Absence of the phallus (penis or clitoris)
Concept
Chapter
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Congenital malformations of male and female reproductive systems
Topic
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Embryology
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Which statement best describes the developmental abnormality cryptorchidism?
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