Question
The scrotum of a 3-year-old boy is very tight and small, and the testicles cannot be seen. They were visible before. He has had a hernia operation. What could be the cause of this situation? Is it normal, or is it a sign of hidden cryptorchidism?
Answer
Hello, based on the information you provided, the 3-year-old baby’s scrotum is small and the testicles are not visible. Pay attention to the possibility of hidden cryptorchidism. It is recommended to take the baby to a local regular three-level A children’s hospital urology department for a consultation as soon as possible, have an ultrasound of the scrotum testicle checked, and see the development status of the testicle and whether it has descended into the scrotum. If hidden cryptorchidism is found, timely surgical treatment is needed. This is because the temperature in the scrotum is relatively low, while the temperature in the abdominal cavity or other parts is higher, which is not conducive to testicle development.