ILOs:
- Describe the development of the testis
- Understand the anatomy of the inguinal canal and the path and control of testicular descent
- Describe the common differences and management of sex development including cryptorchidism and hypospadias
Cryptorchidism
- Outline the embryological development of the gonads. Include genetic markers.
- What are the 6 essential layers of the testes?
- What is the DDx for testicular swelling?
- Outline the process of testicular descent
- Outline the muscles, ligaments and tendons surrounding the inguinal canal
- Let's talk about the cellular and microscopic makeup of the testes
- Outline the mechanism controlling all these sex hormones
- Describe how we would carry out a clinical examination of the testes
- Okay, so explain what cryptorchidism is...
- How do we classify undescended testes?
- A study into the prevalence of cryptorchidism in different countries...
- What are the risk factors for cryptorchidism?
- Which underlying conditions can cryptorchidism be part of?
- Why's it important to repair undescended testes?