Undescended Testes Causes
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Causes of Undescended Testes
Undescended testes are a congenital problem, meaning they are present at birth. The exact cause is not known, but inheritance may play a role. There may be some hormonal abnormality associated with the development of undescended testes. Twisting (torsion) of the testes within the abdomen during fetal development may cause injury or loss of the testes. “Ascending” undescended testes may occur in boys during childhood when a previously descended testis moves out of the scrotum into a low inguinal position.
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