Pediatric Urology

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Overview
Undescended testicle, also called cryptorchidism, is a common condition in which one of the testes (testicle, male reproductive gland) is located outside of the scrotum. During the eighth month of gestation, the testes migrate from the abdomen, through the groin, and into the pouch that contains the testes (scrotum).

An undescended testicle may be located in the abdominal cavity, in the passageway in the groin (inguinal canal), or in an ectopic location (e.g., superficial pouch ...Read the full article