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The mother of a 2-month-old infant brings her son to the clinic for a well child check. She is concerned because she feels only one testis in the scrotal sac. Which of the following statements about the next step in management is the most accurate?
a. Obtain a scrotal ultrasound
b. Orchiopexy
c. Return for repeat examination in 4 months
d. Diagnostic laparoscopy
A mother of a 6-month-old infant brings her child to the urology clinic for evaluation of bilateral undescended testis. She is concerned as he has always had an empty scrotum. What is the most accurate next step?
a. Obtain serum anti-Mullerian hormone
b. Bilateral orchiopexy
c. Repeat examination in 6 months
d. Diagnostic laparoscopy
A 40-year-old patient presents to the clinic. He reports he had an undescended testis that was treated with an orchidopexy when he was 6 months old. He asks the physician if he is at an increased risk for testicular cancer. What is the best response?
a. You are at an increased risk for testicular cancer.
b. You are not at an increased risk for testicular cancer.
c. We should proceed with a testis biopsy.
d. If your orchidopexy was performed after puberty, you would be at lower risk for testicular cancer.