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Alternate Name(s): Cryptorchidism; Empty scrotum - undescended testes; Scrotum - empty (undescended testes); Monorchism; Vanished testes - undescended ...... The testicles develop before birth in the abdominal cavity. Normally, they descend into the scrotum before birth. Undescended testicle occurs when one or both testicles fail to move into the scrotum prior to birth.
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The surgery is done while the child is asleep (unconscious) and pain-free under general anesthesia. The surgeon makes a cut in the groin, where most undescended testes are located.
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this finding supports the argument against indiscriminate removal of undescended testes. Cryptorchidism and testicular cancer may also be manifestations of a genetic testicular abnormality; therefore, the development of cancer in an undescended testis may not be caused by testicular malposition.
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Cryptorchidism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Bilateral undescended testes; First intersex (females with adrenal hyperplasia) should be ruled out. If the boy is less than 9 years old and he has bilateral undescended testes, hormonal work-up is needed. This work-up may lead to a diagnosis of bilateral anorchia which means the testes never formed on either side.
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Detailed information on undescended testes, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment ... What is cryptorchidism (undescended testes)? ... What causes undescended testes?
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Treatment for undescended testicle may include manipulation into the scrotum (in cases of retractile testes), hormone therapy, and surgery. Treatment is not recommended until after the age of 1 year, because in most cases, the testis descends without intervention during this time.
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In some boys, the testicles (or "testes") may appear to be outside of the scrotum from time to time, which can raise the concern of an undescended testicle. Some of these boys may have the condition known as retractile testes.
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