Acquired undescended testes
K. A. Schiffer, S. J. Kogan, E. F. Reda and S. B. Levitt
Three cases of reascent of a previously unequivocally documented descended
testis have been encountered. Chorionic gonadotropin treatment was
initially attempted in each child and was successful in causing descent of
the involved testis in one. The testes of the other two boys were
successfully brought down surgically. Possible causes for testicular
reascent are presented and the pertinent literature is reviewed. These
cases illustrate the need for continued diligence and interval examination
of the pediatric scrotum throughout childhood.
