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Is undescended testis serious in a boy?

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Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

Potentially serious: If the undescended testis is not corrected.

Dr Bansal agreed

Answered 7/20/2014

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Dr. Charles Breaux answered

Specializes in Pediatric Surgery

Yes: If a testicle is truly undescended (i.e., not just retractile), it can be associated with increased risk of infertility, testicular cancer, and testicular torsion or injury. Those are the indications for repair (orchiopexy).

Dr Rhoads and 7 doctors agreed

Answered 3/19/2021

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