Q53.9: Undescended testicle, unspecified
While developing in the womb, the testicles usually move along a defined route from the abdomen into the scrotum. In your case, one or both testicles did not get into the scrotum before you were born. The testicles may then be found in the abdomen, the groin or the thigh area, for example.
That can have various causes. Possible reasons include being born prematurely and other disorders, for example.
Sperm is produced in the testicles. When the testicles are located in an unusual part of the body they are warmer than usual. This can impair the ability to produce children. There may also be a greater risk of testicular cancer.
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