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Sexual Health›Conditions›Male urogenital diseases›Urogenital abnormalities›Undescended testicle (cryptorchidism)
Undescended testicle (cryptorchidism)
A testicle that hasn't moved into its proper position, which is in the bag of skin hanging below the penis.
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
Common
Common | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
Baby0-2 | Very common | ||||
Preteen6-13 | Rare | ||||
Teenager14-18 | Rare | ||||
Young adult19-40 | Rare | ||||
Middle-aged adult41-60 | Rare |
How it can usually be treated?
Can be cured with medical treatment
How is it usually diagnosed?
Requires diagnosis by a medical professional
Body locations
Pelvis
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