Hypospadias: Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment

Hypospadias

Introduction Hypospadias is a developmental disorder of the anterior urethral and penile organs. During weeks 8–14 of pregnancy, the urethra develops improperly in boys with hypospadias. The abnormal opening may appear anywhere between the area just below the penis’s tip and the scrotum. It can range in severity from mild to severe, depending on the … Read more

Undescended Testicle (Cryptorchidism)

Undescended Testicle

Introduction Undescended testicle, also called cryptorchidism, is the absence of at least one testicle from the scrotum. It is the most frequent congenital abnormality affecting the male genitalia. Cryptorchidism refers to either an undescended or mal-descended testis which denotes a hidden or obscure testis. Incidence Classification of Undescended Testicle Based on number Based on location … Read more