You are examining a newborn and note that the right testicle is not in the scrotum. What should you do next?
A) Refer to urology
B) Recheck in 6 months
C) Tell the parent the testicle is absent but that this should not affect fertility
D) Attempt to bring down the testis from the inguinal canal
D) Attempt to bring down the testis from the inguinal canal
This is not an uncommon finding, and the testis must often be “milked” into the scrotum from the inguinal canal. Six months is too long to wait, but urology referral is unnecessary unless the testicle cannot be brought into the scrotum. An intra-abdominal testis is at much higher risk for testicular cancer.
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