Whether or not the testicle needs to be removed when it does not reach the scrotum outside the abdominal cavity needs to be determined by the patient’s condition. If the testicle stays in the hot environment outside the abdominal cavity for a long time, not only will the patient’s reproductive function be affected, but even the risk of malignant changes is greatly increased.
Due to the congenital developmental abnormality, the patient’s testicles in the abdominal cavity to the scrotum in the passage is blocked, long-term can not be normal landing in the scrotum caused by the testicles placed outside the abdominal cavity did not reach the scrotum, if the patient’s age is relatively young, within two years of age can be under the guidance of the doctor to use the release of hormone gonadotropins for the treatment of the medication, such as human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG).
If the testicle does not settle in the scrotum after the patient is two years old, the patient will need to seek medical attention to have the testicle loosened and transplanted inside the scrotum. If the ectopic testicle is found to be atrophied or showing signs of malignancy during surgery, it will need to be removed directly, as there is a high risk of malignancy in an ectopic testicle.
If an adult finds that the testicle has not landed in the scrotum, he or she will not only lose the possibility of fertility, but will also be at risk of cancer, so it must be removed in time. If the patient experiences discomfort, it is recommended that he or she go to the hospital immediately.