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  1. Cryptorchidism - Wikipedia

    Cryptorchidism, hypospadias, testicular cancer, and poor semen quality make up the syndrome known as testicular dysgenesis syndrome. Many men who were born with undescended testes …

  2. Undescended testicle - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    May 23, 2023 · Most often, it's just one testicle that doesn't descend into the scrotum, which is the bag of skin that hangs below the penis. But sometimes both testicles are affected. An …

  3. Undescended Testicles (Cryptorchidism): Causes & Treatment

    During pregnancy, testicles develop in the abdominal cavity. In most cases, they drop into the scrotum before birth. Undescended testicles don’t drop before birth. It isn’t clear what causes …

  4. Cryptorchidism: Symptoms, Treatments, Causes, and More

    Jun 27, 2022 · Cryptorchidism occurs when one or both testicles do not drop into the scrotum. This is known as either unilateral or bilateral cryptorchidism, respectively. Around 3% of male …

  5. Evaluation and Treatment of Cryptorchidism (2025)

    Cryptorchidism or undescended testis (UDT) is one of the most common pediatric disorders of the male endocrine glands and the most common genital disorder identified at birth.

  6. Cryptorchidism (Undescended Testicle) | Patient Care

    Cryptorchidism, also known as undescended testicle, is a condition when one or both testicles do not move into the scrotum before a child is born or a few months after birth. During pregnancy, …

  7. Undescended Testicles (Cryptorchidism) - Urology Care Foundation

    How Does the Male Reproductive System Form? The male reproductive system* includes the penis, testicles and scrotal sac/scrotum. These organs make, store and transport sperm. A …

  8. Cryptorchidism - Pediatrics - MSD Manual Professional Edition

    Cryptorchidism occurs in approximately 3% of term infants and in 30% of preterm infants. About 7% of cases are bilateral. Three-fourths of undescended testes spontaneously descend within …

  9. Cryptorchidism: Practice Essentials, History of the ... - Medscape

    Oct 29, 2024 · Cryptorchidism is the most common genital problem encountered in pediatrics. Cryptorchidism literally means hidden or obscure testis and generally refers to an undescended …

  10. Cryptorchidism (Undescended Testicle) - AAFP

    Cryptorchidism refers to an undescended testicle, the most common genitourinary malformation in male children. It is diagnosed with history and physical examination findings, and primary …