HYPOSPADIAS Flashcards
1
Q
what is it?
A
a congenital abnormality of the penis
2
Q
cause
A
significant genetics
3
Q
when is it identified
A
newborn baby checks
parents note abnormal urine stream
4
Q
what is it characterised by?
A
a ventral urethral meatus
a hooded prepuce
chordee (ventral curvature of the penis) in more severe forms
the urethral meatus may open more proximally in the more severe variants. However, 75% of the openings are distally located.
5
Q
associated conditions
A
cryptorchidism (present in 10%) and inguinal hernia.
6
Q
mx
A
refer to specialist
corrective surgery at 12 months
do not circumcise before surgery as the foreskin might be used in corrective procedure
7
Q
is whom may treatment not be needed?
A
boys with very distal disease
