Evaluating the undescended testis.

This problem is often associated with other anomalies which, if present, are usually evident on the initial examination. Therapy before age two is mandatory to preserve fertility. The malignant potential of undescended testes is well established. Placement of the testes into the scrotum facilitates frequent examinations. All postpubertal patients with intra-abdominal testes, as well as patients who have inguinal testes and are between puberty and age 50, should be referred for orchiectomy.