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Retractile testes 
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Pathophysiology
When the retractile testicle is residing in the groin, it might be easily guided by hand into its proper position in the scrotum
retractile testicle goes away sometime before or during puberty. The testicle moves to its correct location in the scrotum and stays there permanently
When the retractile testicle is residing in the groin, it might be easily guided by hand into its proper position in the scrotum
Signs and symptoms
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The testicle may be moved by hand from the groin into the scrotum and won't immediately retreat to the groin
Causes
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when the testicle muscle cremaster muscle contacts, it pulls the testicle up toward the body.
the cremaster reflex can be stimulated by rubbing a nerve on the inner thigh and by the emotion, such as fear and laughter.
the cremaster is also activated by a cold environment. if the cremaster reflex is strong enough, it can result in a retractile testicle, pulling the testicle out of the scrotum and up into groin.
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Diagnostic procedures
If your son has a testicle not located in the scrotum, his doctor will determine its location in the groin. Once it's located, the doctor will attempt to guide it gently into its proper position in the scrotum.
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Nursing management
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Explain that the position of the testicle is something a nurse will pay attention to fix together with medical doctor
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