som
Forum Guru
Topics: 59
Posts: 308
|
8 mnth boy seen by doc for the first time notices tht there are no testes in the scrotum. Mx:
a) immedite surgery
b) hcg for 1 mnth, then plan for surgery if still no descent
c) obseve 2yrs
d) observe 5 yrs
e) no Rx, reassurance
|
| study_ing
Forum Fanatic
Topics: 180
Posts: 2,511
|
d. (90 % do descend by one year though) but i think we wait for 5..or was it 2
___________________
If you yourself are at peace, then there is at least some peace in the world.
|
| study_ing
Forum Fanatic
Topics: 180
Posts: 2,511
|
actually im confused !!
http://www.cornellurology.com/pediatrics/cryptorc...
___________________
If you yourself are at peace, then there is at least some peace in the world.
|
| study_ing
Forum Fanatic
Topics: 180
Posts: 2,511
|
there is a loovely flow chart on mx here but its a nov 2000 article
___________________
If you yourself are at peace, then there is at least some peace in the world.
|
| som
Forum Guru
Topics: 59
Posts: 308
|
ans is b
study_ing, the link is excellent. i was wondering the role of hcg, and i got the ans frm th link
thanks
|
| study_ing
Forum Fanatic
Topics: 180
Posts: 2,511
|
___________________
If you yourself are at peace, then there is at least some peace in the world.
|
| tolito
Forum Fanatic
Topics: 119
Posts: 2,174
|
i just hate the exam writers.
i would have jumped for immediate surgery!!!
the article actually states that chances of success in children less than 2yrs is low but the best answer is usually to try conservative before going for surgery.
so B.
thanks for the link
___________________
It has been a looooong hard journey but I am inches away from my destination...
|
| study_ing
Forum Fanatic
Topics: 180
Posts: 2,511
|
i actually dont see the link i had posted for the 'lovely flow chart' 2000!!
here it is ..and ure welcome 
http://www.aafp.org/afp/20001101/2037.html
___________________
If you yourself are at peace, then there is at least some peace in the world.
|
|
| |
| | | | | | | | |
