Surgical findings in cryptorchidism in children with Zika-related microcephaly: a case series.

Rômulo Augusto Lucena de VasconcelosRicardo A A XimenesAdriano A CaladoCelina M T MartelliAndreia V GonçalvesElizabeth B BrickleyThalia V B de AraújoMaria A W RochaDemócrito de B Miranda-Filho

Published in: BMC urology (2020)

We herein describe the surgical findings of these children's orchidopexies and discuss the possible mechanisms of viral action in embryogenesis and postnatal growth and development of the testes and annexes. These children need to be followed over time due to the higher risk of testicular atrophy and malignancy. Surgical timing seems to be relevant to avoid loss of testicular volume.

Keyphrases

young adults
zika virus
sars cov
intellectual disability
germ cell
autism spectrum disorder
transcription factor
dengue virus