Undescended Testicle (Cryptorchidism)

About- An undescended testicle also known as cryptorchidism is a testicle that hasn't moved into its proper position in the bag of skin hanging below the penis (scrotum) before birth.

Symptoms-
An absence of testicle in the scrotum 

Causes-
The exact cause of an undescended testicle isn't known. A combination of genetics, maternal health, and other environmental factors might disrupt the hormones, physical changes and nerve activity that influence the development of the testicles.

Specialists to visit
 Paediatric urologist
 Paediatric surgeon
 Paediatrician

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References-
https://www.mayoclinic.org
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