In hypospadias, the opening of the urethra is located on the underside of the penis instead of at the tip. In most cases, the opening of the urethra is within the head of the penis. Less often, the opening is at the middle or the base of the penis. Rarely, the opening is in or beneath the scrotum. Signs and symptoms of hypospadias may include:  Opening of the urethra at a location other than the tip of the penis Downward curve of the penis (chordee) Hooded appearance of the penis because only the top half of the penis is covered by foreskin Abnormal spraying during urination  When to see a doctor When to see a doctor Most infants with hypospadias are diagnosed soon after birth while still in the hospital. However, slight displacement of the urethral opening may be subtle and more difficult to identify. Talk to your doctor if you have concerns about the appearance of your child's penis or if there are problems with urination.
hypospadias  opening urethra located underside penis tip  cases  opening urethra head penis  often  opening middle base penis  rarely  opening scrotum  signs symptoms hypospadias may include:  opening urethra location tip penis curve penis (chordee) hooded appearance penis only top half penis covered foreskin abnormal spraying urination  see doctor see doctor infants hypospadias diagnosed soon birth still hospital  however  slight displacement urethral opening may subtle difficult identify  talk doctor concerns appearance child's penis problems urination
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