The undescended testis in children and adolescents part 2: evaluation and therapeutic approach.

Undescended testis (UDT) is defined as failure of a testis to descend into the scrotum and it is a common reason for consultation in pediatric urology. As extensively discussed in "The undescended testis in children and adolescents: part 1", the failure of a testis to descend alters testicular germ-cells development, increasing the risk of infertility and testicular cancer in adulthood. Here, we present the second part of our review and analysis of this topic with the aim to propose an updated and well-informed approach to UDT together with a treatment flow chart that may be useful to guide pediatric surgeons and urologists in the care of these patients. The main goal of the management of patients with UDT is to diminish the risk of infertility and tumor development and is based on the clinical findings at the time of diagnosis.

The undescended testis in children and adolescents. Part 1: pathophysiology, classification, and fertility- and cancer-related controversies.

Undescended testis (UDT) is defined as failure of a testis to descend into the scrotum. It is one of the most common reasons for consultation in pediatric surgery and urology with an incidence of 3% in live-born male infants. Decades ago, classical studies established that the failure of a testis to descend alters the development of its germ cells increasing the risk of infertility and testicular cancer in adulthood. More recent publications have rebutted some of the myths and raised controversies regarding the management of these patients, which, far from being limited to surgical treatment, should include pathophysiological and prognostic aspects for a comprehensive approach to the condition. Therefore, here we present an updated review divided into two parts: the first assessing the pathophysiological aspects and risks of these patients focused on fertility and cancer, and the second addressing the different treatment options for UDT.

[Inverted urothelial papilloma of the bladder in an adolescent]. / Papiloma urotelial invertido vesical en adolescente.

INTRODUCTION: Inverted urothelial papilloma is a very rare neoplasm in the pediatric population. Because of the low incidence of cases and the reports of atypical components, the management and follow-up plan is not standardized. OBJECTIVE: To report a case of inverted papilloma in a female adolescent and to review the diagnostic approach, management, and follow-up plan for this entity. CLINICAL CASE: We reported a case of inverted papilloma as an incidental finding of a polypoid lesion on bladder ultrasound in a 13-year-old adolescent. Endoscopic resection was performed, and the histopathological analysis was compatible with inverted urothelial papilloma. The patient remains asymptomatic, with no evidence of recurrence after 3 years of ultrasound follow-up. CONCLUSION: This case supports the benign beha vior of inverted papilloma, highlighting the importance of a correct histopathological diagnosis for the decision to carry out a non-invasive ultrasound follow-up.