prognosis

Last reviewed 01/2018

Risk of malignancy (approximate figures):

  • 10/10,000 - undescended testes found in the groin
  • 50/10,000 - undescended testes found in the abdomen

Fertility:

  • unilateral undescended testes - 30% are subfertile
  • bilateral undescended testes - 60% are infertile