Identification of primary acquired cryptorchidism in children: a case series

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The term primary acquired cryptorchidism is generally used to describe the absence of a testicle in the scrotum in a boy with a previously documented descended testicle.

AIM: The aim of the study was to demonstrate the potential for unprovoked migration of a normally located testicle back to the groin region based on big data analysis.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: A retrospective analysis of 42,749 electronic outpatient records of boys aged 0–18 years who were followed up at the Children’s City Clinics of Stavropol in 2018–2022 with a diagnosis of undescended testicle was performed.

RESULTS: Between 2018 and 2022, 158 patients diagnosed with undescended testicles were followed up by pediatric surgeons, pediatric urologists/andrologists, and pediatric endocrinologists at pediatric clinics in the city. Of these, 14 patients (8.8%) were identified with testicles previously documented as being in the scrotum.

CONCLUSIONS: The study showed potential for spontaneous movement of the testicle from the scrotum to the groin area as the child grows. However, further research, including multicenter studies, is needed.

Keywords

primary acquired cryptorchidism / children / ascending testicle / big data

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