A baby has only one testicle, what department should I go to?

Patient's question:

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Doctor's answer:

Hello! If only one testicle is found, the other is likely to be undescended. You can gently feel from the root of the scrotum upward to the groin area, where a small lump can often be detected. This is usually because the testicle failed to descend into the scrotum during development. Surgical treatment should be performed before the age of 6, and it is generally possible to have the surgery at around 2 years old.
This condition must be surgically treated, as otherwise, the undescended testicle, being in the groin area—a relatively warmer location—may develop into a tumor in the future. Although one testicle may still have fertility, it is generally lower. I recommend that your friend take the child to the hospital for examination and consult the urology department. If there is no urology department, they can also go to general surgery or general surgery departments. This is a minor surgery, but for the child's health and happiness, it is advisable to seek medical attention as soon as possible.