Patient's question:
Baby is 1 year old. Dr. Yin said the testicles are too small and need to be surgically removed. It feels so scary. It shouldn't be removed, right? 10 days ago, an MRI showed a 13x7mm elliptical low echo in the left groin area. Hello, regarding the baby's testicular condition, if there is developmental issues, does removal need to be done this way?Doctor's answer:
A condition where a child's testicle is not located in the scrotum is called "cryptorchidism." The main problem with cryptorchidism is that the testicle not in the scrotum remains in the abdomen. Since the temperature in the abdomen is lower than that in the scrotum, it can force the testicle to develop cancer, so early diagnosis and treatment are essential. In general, if the child is young, it may be possible to use medication under the guidance of a doctor to move the testicle into the scrotum. If medication is ineffective, surgery is required to place the testicle into the scrotum.