Details for phenotype: Cryptorchidism

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EndoNet ID: ENP00461

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Name

Cryptorchidism

General information

This phenotype is pathologic

• Cryptorchidism is one of the most frequent congenital abnormalities in humans, involving 2-5% of male births. It is associated with increased risk of infertility and testicular cancer. [1]

Links to other resources

GO	male gonad development
OMIM	219050
Medline Plus	000973
MeSH term	D003456
Disease database	3218

Phenotype triggers

• relaxin receptor 2 ui-button
  in testis ui-button
  • Defects in relaxin receptor 2 are a cause of cryptorchidism; also known as impaired testicular descent. [1]

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