Hypospadias is a relatively rare congenital condition where the opening of the penis is on the underside of the organ. This condition is more common in infants with a family history of hypospadias and is generally surgically corrected before the child is 18 months of age.
Symptoms of Hypospadias
- The opening of the urethra is not at the end of the penis but is somewhere else along the penis.
- The foreskin is all at the top of the penis (dorsal hood) and there may be none on the undersurface.
- The penis may not be straight (it has a bend in it) – this is called a chordee.
- There is not a straight stream of urine.
Types
- Glanular Hypospadias
- Subcoronal Hypospadias
- Distal Penile Hypospadias
- Mid Shaft Hypospadias
- Proximal Penile Hypospadias
- Penoscrotal Hypospadias
- Scrotal Hypospadias
- Perineal Hypospadias
Treatment of Hypospadias
The treatment options depend on how severe the hypospadias is. Please contact Dr Ani’s rooms to book a paediatric urology consultation.
