Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Is The Treatment For Monorchism?

We just noticed last week that our six year old only has one testicle. He has had a fever off and on for the past 3 weeks. He has had no other "symtoms" after his fever broke, (except for this rash-like area around the pubic / pelvis). That is when I noticed that he only has one testicle. He is going in for an ultra-sound, but should I be concerned?
Thu, 19 Dec 2019
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi,

Orchiopexy is recommended. Based on the history given your son has monorchism while the other testis being undescended (testicle that has not moved into its proper location in the scrotum). Unfortunately there is a high risk of complications like testicular torsion, trauma, and testicular cancer with the undescended testis hence, it should be fixed to its normal position in the scrotum by a surgical procedure called orchipexy. Let him undergo the ultrasound or MRI to confirm the diagnosis followed by the treatment as described above.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Skin rash


Loading Online Doctors....
What Is The Treatment For Monorchism?

Hi, Orchiopexy is recommended. Based on the history given your son has monorchism while the other testis being undescended (testicle that has not moved into its proper location in the scrotum). Unfortunately there is a high risk of complications like testicular torsion, trauma, and testicular cancer with the undescended testis hence, it should be fixed to its normal position in the scrotum by a surgical procedure called orchipexy. Let him undergo the ultrasound or MRI to confirm the diagnosis followed by the treatment as described above. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician