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UNDESCENDED TESTICLES
Undescended testicles in
a newborn are a condition in which one or both testicles have not descended
into the scrotal sac before birth. This condition is mostly observed in
premature newborns and is also known as Cryptorchidism. Usually, in 90% of
cases, only one testicle is not descended but whereas in 10% of cases, both of
these testicles are undescended.
In
most of the circumstances the Undescended testicles get into their proper
location on its own in first few months of life, If it doesn't correct itself
within 6 months then the testicles can be relocated into the scrotal sac
through surgery.
Signs & Symptoms
- Not observing or absence of feeling a testicle where it
is expected to be in the scrotal sac is the major sign of this condition.
- In a few instances, there is the presence of swollen lymph nodes in
the groin.
Causes
- The exact cause of undescended testicles is not known.
- A combination of maternal health, genetics & other
environmental factors may disrupt the hormones, nerve activity and
physical changes that influence the development of testicles.
Risk factors
- Low birth-weight
- Premature birth
- Any genital development problems.
- Alcohol intake by mother
- Cigarette smoking or exposure to Cigarette smoking or pesticides by
mother.
- Other health-related issues of a mother like – Obesity
Diagnosis
- Physical examination.
- Ultrasound scan of Scrotum
- Tests of hormone levels.
Treatment
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