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A 36-year-old male asked:
My 6yrs old son stil don't feel his testicles?
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Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Have him seen: The testis are created next to the kidneys in the fetus and migrate down through the groin to enter the scrotum before birth. Sometimes they don't make the trip & if so should be found and brought down surgically by the 1st birthday if possible. I would take the kid in for an exam. Poor function & cancer risk increases if this is not done.
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