ABDOMINAL LUMP IN A CASE OF BILATERAL UNDESCENDED TESTIS- CASE REPORT

Abstract

Cryptorchidism is a common congenital anomaly affecting newborn males. It is commonly located in the inguinal canal but can also be found intraabdomen. Early detection before one year of age is recommended and must be operated for orchidopexy. Surgery does not reduce the incidence of the development of testicular cancer but helps to detect the cancer early if it happens. Cancer risk for adults with cryptorchidism in childhood is 5–10 times greater than usual.