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Cryptorchidism means "concealed testicle." It occurs when one or both testicles get stuck at some point in fetal descent.
Ectopic maldescent means one or both testicles have strayed from the normal path of descent. The usual place for a missing testicle is the groin.
Both these conditions are often called undescended testicles.
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Undescended testicle repair
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Undescended testicle repair is surgery to correct testicles that have not dropped down into the correct position in the scrotum.See also: Undescended... Read more »
Undescended testicle
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Undescended testicle occurs when one or both testicles fail to move into the scrotum before birth. Alternative Names Cryptorchidism;... Read more »
Testicle ultrasound
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Testicle ultrasound is an imaging test that examines the testicles and other parts inside the scrotum. The testicles are the male reproductive organs... Read more »
Testicle pain
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Testicle pain is discomfort in one or both testicles. The pain sometimes radiates to the lower abdomen.Alternative NamesPain -... Read more »
Testicle lump
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A testicle lump is swelling or a growth (mass) in one or both testicles.See also:Testicular cancerTesticular painTesticular self-examAlternative... Read more »
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