The G178A polymorphic variant of INSL3 may be linked to cryptorchidism among Egyptian pediatric cohort

In conclusion, G178A—INSL3 gene polymorphism could be a susceptibility factor for testicular maldescent in Egyptian children. Also, family history of similar cases was considered as significant predictive risk for cryptorchidism, added t o the shared genetic links to consanguinity in our locality.
Source: Pediatric Surgery International - Category: Surgery Source Type: research