Condition
Pediatric Undescended Testes
What You Need to Know
Undescended testes means one or both of the male testes have not passed down into the scrotal sac. This is a condition seen in some newborn baby boys.
Key Symptoms
The most common sign of undescended testes are:
- When a healthcare provider can't feel the testes during an exam
Diagnosis
Doctors typically diagnose undescended testes by:
- Physical examination
- Ultrasound
- MRI
Treatment
If treatment is needed, it may include:
- Surgery
- Hormone therapy
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Meet the Providers Who Treat Undescended Testes
Departments that Treat Undescended Testes

Urology
Children's National is ranked one of the nation's best pediatric hospitals for urology thanks to our expertise in diagnosing and treating disorders affecting reproductive and urinary organs in children. Learn more about this department.