Cryptorchidism

Case contributed by Pir Abdul Ahad Aziz Qureshi
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Empty left scrotal sac.

Patient Data

Age: 17 years
Gender: Male
ultrasound

The left testis is small in size and seen lying in the left inguinal canal.

Case Discussion

Cryptorchidism refers may refer to an undescended testis, ectopic testis, or an atrophic or absent testis. It can be caused by a number of conditions like premature birth, intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), congenital syndromes like prune belly syndrome, gestational diabetes etc.

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