- Request received04/03/2026
- Checked & confirmed06/04/2026
- Fundraising06/04/2026
- Treatment provided12/05/2026
- Invoice paid30/06/2026
- Case closed
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John Jashon O., 4
In treatmentUrology
17
$1725
About urology
Bilateral cryptorchidism is a medical condition in which both testes fail to descend into the scrotum by birth or within the first few months of life. Normally, the testes develop in the abdomen during fetal life and gradually move down into the scrotum before birth. In bilateral cryptorchidism, this descent does not occur on either side, so both testes may remain in the abdomen or within the inguinal canal. Undescended testicles, also known as Cryptorchidism, is a condition where one or both testicles fail to move down into the scrotum before or shortly after birth. Instead, the testicle remains in the abdomen or groin, where the temperature is higher than normal. This abnormal position makes the testicle more vulnerable to damage and complications over time. If left untreated, the condition can lead to serious health risks. The undescended testicle is at higher risk of twisting (testicular torsion), which cuts off blood supply and can cause severe pain, tissue death, and emergency situations requiring urgent surgery. There is also an increased risk of associated inguinal hernia, where part of the intestine can protrude through a weak abdominal wall, potentially leading to life-threatening complications if it becomes trapped or strangulated. In addition, the abnormal position increases the risk of trauma and may lead to progressive damage of the testicular tissue. The condition can also predispose the child to a higher risk of developing testicular cancer later in life if not corrected early. Because of these risks, undescended testicles are considered a significant medical condition requiring timely surgical intervention (orchidopexy) to reposition the testicle into the scrotum, prevent complications, and preserve overall health and well-being.
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Africa Inuka Hospital Ltd – Milimani (Kisumu)
P.O. BOX 233-40605 Sidindi, Milimani & CBD, Odera Street in Kisumu
Background
John is a 4-year-old boy who lives with his mother and is the firstborn in a family of two children. He enjoys spending time playing with his younger sister and particularly likes eating rice and beans. He was brought to the hospital with a history of an empty scrotum noted since birth. His mother also reports intermittent swellings in both groin regions, which are sometimes associated with pain. There is no history of abdominal pain or vomiting. John has been diagnosed with bilateral cryptorchidism, a condition in which both testes have failed to descend into the scrotum. Normally, the testes form in the abdomen during fetal development and move down into the scrotum before birth. In this case, both testes have remained either in the abdomen or within the inguinal canal. Undescended testes are exposed to higher temperatures than normal, which can affect their function and structure. This condition increases the risk of complications such as testicular torsion (twisting of the testis), inguinal hernia, trauma, and long-term damage to the testicular tissue. If not corrected early, it may also increase the risk of infertility and testicular cancer later in life.
Medical history
Patient presented to the facility on 03.03.2026 with empty scrotum since birth. Patient had on and off irritability. Presented with empty scrotum testicles in the inguinal region, ws transfused then booked for bilateral orchidopexy which was succesfully done. Patient discharged home in a stable condition with oral drugs as per the attached discharge summary and prescription.
Prognosis
John presents with bilateral undescended testes associated with intermittent bilateral inguinal swellings and pain, which raises concern for associated inguinal hernia. The persistence of cryptorchidism beyond infancy (now at 4 years of age) indicates delayed diagnosis and management, increasing the risk of complications. With timely surgical intervention (orchidopexy), the prognosis is generally good. The procedure significantly reduces the risk of complications such as testicular torsion, hernia incarceration, and trauma. However, if the correction is delayed further, since it is also beyond the recommended age (ideally before 1–2 years), there may be some impact on future testicular torsion risk and a slightly increased lifetime risk of testicular malignancy compared to children treated earlier.
