Undescended Testicle
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An undescended testicle, known medically as cryptorchidism, occurs when one or both testicles do not move down into the scrotum before or shortly after birth. It is one of the most common genital abnormalities in boys.
How it is detected: It is usually noticed when checking that the scrotum is empty on one or both sides, without this causing pain in the baby.
Why is it worth addressing? Follow-up is important because, if the testicle does not descend on its own in the first months, it may require evaluation to define how to manage it.
Who evaluates it? The urologist is the specialist who studies this condition and guides follow-up. If during a checkup you notice that your child's scrotum is empty, discussing it with this professional makes it possible to define the right time to act.
Data on 75 doctors who treat undescended testicle
Which specialist treats undescended testicle?
An undescended testicle (cryptorchidism) is diagnosed and treated by a urologist, who assesses whether it needs monitoring or surgical correction. You can find urologists available for this.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in undescended testicle
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Víctor Molgado
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Brenda Rodríguez Bustos
Dr. Gabriela Berenice Vazquez De la Peña
Dr. Edson David Rodríguez Valle
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Pamela Avila Lamadrid
Dr. Jesus Serrano Jaimes
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Eugenio Gutiérrez-Rojas
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Frequently asked questions
What is undescended testicle?
An undescended testicle, known medically as cryptorchidism, occurs when one or both testicles do not move down into the scrotum before or shortly after birth. It is one of the most common genital abnormalities in boys.
Which doctor treats undescended testicle?
An undescended testicle (cryptorchidism) is diagnosed and treated by a urologist, who assesses whether it needs monitoring or surgical correction. You can find urologists available for this.