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Will missing testes have any implications on my son's health?
Question
My son is 9 years old. He had no testicles at the time of birth. In a recent ultrasound nothing was noticeable on the screen. Surgery also didn't show any signs of testicles. Is there a possibility to do anything for him?
Expert Answer
A
Dr Anurag KrishnaDec 09, 2005
Director of Paediatrics and Paediatric Surgery,
Max Institute of Paediatrics,
Max Healthcare Institute, New Delhi
Max Institute of Paediatrics,
Max Healthcare Institute, New Delhi
If the doctors are certain that both the testes are missing then your child will need a hormonal assessment at puberty, around 11 years of age. If at all there is any doubt about the presence or absence of the testes, then your child needs a diagnostic laparoscopy.
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