Retractile testicle

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Definition

A retractile testicle is a testicle that may move back and forth between its proper position in the bag of skin hanging behind the penis (scrotum) and the groin. When the retractile testicle is residing in the groin, it may be easily guided by hand into the scrotum during a physical examination.

For most boys the problem of a retractile testicle goes away sometime before or during puberty. When this happens, the testicle permanently moves to its correct location down into the scrotum.

Sometimes, the retractile testicle is no longer movable and instead stays up into the groin. When this happens, the testicle is no longer considered a retractile testicle. This condition is called an ascending testicle.

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