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Testicular and Scrotal Disorders (Risk factor (Low birth weight, Premature…
Testicular and Scrotal Disorders
Undescended testes
t is when the testes are failing to descend from the abdomen into the scrotum before or shortly after birth
Causes
excess of maternal oestrogen in pregnancy
Risk factor
Low birth weight
Premature birth
Alcohol use by the mother during pregnancy
Parents' exposure to some pesticides
Cigarette smoking by the mother or exposure to secondhand smoke
Assesment findings and symptoms
Scrotum of newborns should be assessed
Assess the scrotum for any abnormalities
Assess texture and fullness of scrotum
Surgical management
Orchidectomy is perfomed between ages of 9 and 12 months
Ectopic testes
Defination
Occurs when the testes deviate from the normal descent route
Retractile testes
Defination
A condition where the testicles descend to the scrotum but pull back to into the inguinal canal due to a hyperactive cremasteric reflex .
Medical management
Anagesics to control pain
Nursing maagement
Give anagesics as prescribed
Lie the patient on a suitable position
put patient on bed rest
Health educatoin
Parents should examine their male infants
males on puberty should do testicular self examination
Symptoms