Definition:
failure of one or both testicles to descend to their natural position in the scrotum
Clinical features
- Palpable: testicle cannot be manually manipulated into the scrotum
- Non-palpable: may be intra-abdominal or absent
Variants Inguinal testis:
The testicle is located between the external and internal inguinal ring.
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Intra-abdominal testis: testicle is located proximal to internal inguinal ring.
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Diagnosis: Primarily a clinical diagnosis
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Testis in the inguinal canal, the commonest site, can be diagnosed by ultrasound.
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Testis lies within the abdomen, or where the ultrasound is inconclusive, MRI is the investigation of choice.
