All of the following are true about cryptorchidism, except:
Orchidopexy reduces the risk of malignancy Of the predisposing factors, cryptorchidism has the strongest association with testicular Ca. Increased risk is seen for both the testis i.e. the cryptorchid testes as well as the normally descended testes Abdominal cryptorchid testes are at a higher risk than inguinal cryptorchid testes. Seminotna is the most common type of testicular cancer seen in a cryptorchid testes Remember this :Placement of the cryptorchid testis into the scrotum (orchipexy) does not alter its malignant potential, however it facilitates examination and tumor detection (Note that Harrison (16/e, p 550) contradicts the above statement but we should follow what Campbell & Smith say)
Cryptorchidism is a risk factor for testicular tumor
Seminoma is the most common tumor
Contalateral testis is also at risk
Orchidopexy reduces the risk of malignancy