The management of cryptorchidism usually involves which of the following interventions?
a. observation while awaiting spontaneous descent of the testes in the first year after birth
b. large doses of testosterone given daily
c. orchiopexy surgery performed as soon as possible after detection of the cryptorchidism
d. downward massaging of the testis involved to encourage downward migration
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A Correct. The management of cryptorchidism usually involves observation while awaiting spontaneous descent of the testes during the first year of life.
B Incorrect. The management of cryptorchidism does not usually involve large doses of testosterone given daily, instead human chorionic gonadotropin may be used to stimulate the natural production of testosterone.
C Incorrect. The management of cryptorchidism does not usually involve immediate surgery, instead the choice is usually to wait until the child is between 1 and 2 years of age.
D Incorrect. The management of cryptorchidism does not involve downward massaging of the testis involved to encourage downward migration.
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