Which of the following best describes the problem of cryptorchidism?
a. there one testicle is greatly enlarged and hangs somewhat lower than the other testicle
b. there one, or in rare cases both, of the testes is twisted in the scrotal sac
c. a congenital anomaly in which one, or in rare cases both, of the testicles is absent
d. failure of one or both of the testes to descend through the inguinal canal into the scrotum
D
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A Incorrect. Cryptorchidism or undescended testis (UDT) is not best defined there one testicle is greatly enlarged and hangs somewhat lower than the other testicle.
B Incorrect. Cryptorchidism or undescended testis (UDT) is not defined there one, or in rare cases both, of the testes is twisted in the scrotal sac.
C Incorrect. Cryptorchidism or undescended testis (UDT) is not defined as a congenital anomaly in which one, or in rare cases both, of the testicles is absent.
D Correct. Cryptorchidism or undescended testis (UDT) is defined as failure of one or both testes to descend through the inguinal canal into the scrotum.
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