Anorchia
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Anorchia is a rare condition in which a male is born without one or both testicles, even though the development of the external genitalia has usually been completed; it is due to the testicles failing to form or disappearing during development.
How is it usually detected? It is often identified during childhood checkups when one or both testicles are not palpable in the scrotum, which prompts additional studies.
When to see a doctor? An evaluation is advisable when, during an examination, one or both testicles are not located in their usual place.
Which specialist treats it? Its study corresponds to the urologist, with the participation of the pediatrician and the general practitioner in the initial evaluation. If this suspicion arises during a checkup, discussing it with a specialist allows defining the appropriate study steps.
Data on 92 doctors who treat anorchia
Which specialist treats anorchia?
Anorchia should be evaluated by a urologist, a specialist in the male urinary and reproductive system, and in children by a pediatrician who coordinates referral. See these specialists if one or both testicles cannot be found in the scrotum.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in anorchia
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Víctor Molgado
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Karla Areyda Reyes León
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Maritza Tena Medina
Dr. Brenda Rodríguez Bustos
Dr. Gabriela Berenice Vazquez De la Peña
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Edson David Rodríguez Valle
Frequently asked questions
What is anorchia?
Anorchia is a rare condition in which a male is born without one or both testicles, even though the development of the external genitalia has usually been completed; it is due to the testicles failing to form or disappearing during development.
Which doctor treats anorchia?
Anorchia should be evaluated by a urologist, a specialist in the male urinary and reproductive system, and in children by a pediatrician who coordinates referral. See these specialists if one or both testicles cannot be found in the scrotum.