Anorchia : Treatment & Expectations (Vanishing testes - anorchia, Empty scrotum - anorchia, Scrotum

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Anorchia

Alternate Names : Vanishing testes - anorchia, Empty scrotum - anorchia, Scrotum - empty (anorchia)

Treatment

Treatment includes:

Artificial (prosthetic) testicle implants
Male hormones (androgens)
Psychological support

Prognosis (Expectations)

The outlook is good with treatment.

Complications

Complications include:

Face, neck, or back abnormalities (occasionally)
Infertility
Psychological problems due to gender

Calling Your Health Care Provider

Call your health care provider if your male child appears to have extremely small or absent testicles or does not appear to be entering puberty during his early teens.

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Anorchia : Definition
Anorchia : Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
Anorchia : Symptoms & Signs
Anorchia : Diagnosis & Tests
Anorchia : Treatment
Anorchia : Prognosis (Expectations)
Anorchia : Complications
Anorchia : Calling Your Health Care Provider
Anorchia : References
Anorchia : Pictures & Images
Male reproductive anatomy
Male reproductive system

Review Date : 9/7/2008
Reviewed By : Linda Vorvick, MD, Seattle Site Coordinator, Lecturer, Pathophysiology, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of Medicine; and Louis S. Liou, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Urology, Department of Surgery, Boston University School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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