Undescended testicle - Symptoms, Causes, Risk factors, Diagnosis, Treatment - AINU
UNDESCENDED TESTICLES Undescended testicles in a newborn are a condition in which one or both testicles have not descended into the scrotal sac before birth. This condition is mostly observed in premature newborns and is also known as Cryptorchidism. Usually, in 90% of cases, only one testicle is not descended but whereas in 10% of cases, both of these testicles are undescended. In most of the circumstances the Undescended testicles get into their proper location on its own in first few months of life, If it doesn't correct itself within 6 months then the testicles can be relocated into the scrotal sac through surgery. Signs & Symptoms Not observing or absence of feeling a testicle where it is expected to be in the scrotal sac is the major sign of this condition. In a few instances, there is the presence of swollen lymph nodes in the groin. Causes ...