Der familiäre Leistenhoden

In our series the presence of UDT is much more frequently present than described in the literature so far. Due to the high familial cluster and the higher percentage of a positive family history for UDT and/or other urogenital anomalies in patients with UDT, a genetic predisposition is probable. Male descendants show a 3.6-fold increased risk in relation to the normal population, if a family member is already affected.