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Correlation between insulin‐like peptide 3 and appendix testis length in congenital cryptorchidism

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The appendix testis (AT) is a vestigial remnant of Müller's paramesonephric duct. Insulin‐like 3 hormone (INSL3) is produced in the Leydig cells of the testis. We investigated the possible correlation… Click to show full abstract

The appendix testis (AT) is a vestigial remnant of Müller's paramesonephric duct. Insulin‐like 3 hormone (INSL3) is produced in the Leydig cells of the testis. We investigated the possible correlation between AT length and plasma INSL3 concentrations in patients with congenital cryptorchidism (CCO) and patients with hydrocele, who served as controls.

Keywords: appendix testis; congenital cryptorchidism; insulin like

Journal Title: Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health
Year Published: 2020

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