Abnormal testis morphology Ectopic testis 2024-03-07T12:06:04Z Localization of the testis in an anatomic location other than the scrotum. Ectopic testis usually derives from overdevelopment and lengthening of a segment of the gubernaculum or from obstruction of the entrance to the scrotum. differing from undescended testis (cryptorchidism) in that ectopic testis is a congenitally abnormally located testis, that has descended from the abdominal cavity away from the normal path of descent while undescended testis are congenitally abnormally located testis within the normal path of descent.