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Please tell me what the causes could be for undescended testis?
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Exact causes unknown: Prematurity, low birth weight, genetic (family history), hormonal (androgen insensitivity), nerve influences, fetal intra-abdominal pressure & prune belly syndrome.
Answered 7/1/2014
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