Patient's question:
Patient Age: One and a half years oldCondition Description: The child is one and a half years old, and only one testicle is in the scrotum. An ultrasound was performed, and another one was found on top. Past Treatment and Effect: No treatment has been administered.
Desired Help: When is the best time to have surgery?
Doctor's answer:
Hello, this condition is caused by congenital cryptorchidism, where the testicles fail to descend. Generally, surgery should be performed by the age of two. Delaying surgery may affect the development of the undescended testicle. There is a possibility that the testicles may descend and recover on their own within the first two years. However, it is generally not possible for them to recover on their own after the age of two.This condition is caused by congenital cryptorchidism, where the testicles fail to descend. Generally, surgery should be performed by the age of two. Delaying surgery may affect the development of the undescended testicle. There is a possibility that the testicles may descend and recover on their own within the first two years. However, it is generally not possible for them to recover on their own after the age of two.
Moreover, for this condition, a detailed examination is needed to determine the position of the undescended testicle. Then, based on the condition of the testicles, treatment options such as traction and fixation or surgical removal should be considered.