Monorchidism is different for all who deal with it. Most function normally and go on to lead normal lives. Prosthetic appliances vary in quality and mis-sizing is common. If there is no cause for problems after an orchectomy and the surgical patient has no problem with the cosmetic appearance, then leaving well enough "alone" is appropriate.
Adenocarcinoma is actually a type of cancer that is specific. Cancers of the testicles, prostate, and male breast cancer are most often this type of cancer, but, are not limited to this. People diagnosed with adenocarcinoma often have a genetic chain of this kind of cancer. The kinds in the male have been discussed. In the female this cancer is breast, ovarian, uterine and cervical most often.
All adenocarcinomas are what are referred to as "hormone dependent" tumors and as a result are sensitive to the sex hormones in both men and women.
The dangers for cancer in cases of an undescended testicle are very real and not related to adenocarcinoma even though it can be one of the variety known to appear in this situation. If the testicle cannot be encouraged to descend through surgical or other means then an orchectomy should be performed to eliminate the cancer threat. Other means should be tried in childhood however to get the testicle to descend before the scalpel enters the picture it is not the first line of defense or the only line, but is an option if other avenues fail.
Testicular self examination should take place in every male on a regular basis. It should be done at least monthly during bathing and only takes a few minutes. Unexplained changes should be taken to the MD immediately and I would suggest a Urologist and NOT a standard GP. The younger the patient the greater the rate of metastases or spread.
Take your balls damn seriously because they are one of your greatest assets for many reasons and need to be protected.
Adenocarcinoma is actually a type of cancer that is specific. Cancers of the testicles, prostate, and male breast cancer are most often this type of cancer, but, are not limited to this. People diagnosed with adenocarcinoma often have a genetic chain of this kind of cancer. The kinds in the male have been discussed. In the female this cancer is breast, ovarian, uterine and cervical most often.
All adenocarcinomas are what are referred to as "hormone dependent" tumors and as a result are sensitive to the sex hormones in both men and women.
The dangers for cancer in cases of an undescended testicle are very real and not related to adenocarcinoma even though it can be one of the variety known to appear in this situation. If the testicle cannot be encouraged to descend through surgical or other means then an orchectomy should be performed to eliminate the cancer threat. Other means should be tried in childhood however to get the testicle to descend before the scalpel enters the picture it is not the first line of defense or the only line, but is an option if other avenues fail.
Testicular self examination should take place in every male on a regular basis. It should be done at least monthly during bathing and only takes a few minutes. Unexplained changes should be taken to the MD immediately and I would suggest a Urologist and NOT a standard GP. The younger the patient the greater the rate of metastases or spread.
Take your balls damn seriously because they are one of your greatest assets for many reasons and need to be protected.
