title: An infant with aphallia and its associated complication: A rare case report and review of literature.
abstract: Complete penile agenesis (aphallia) is a very rare congenital anomaly. Around 80 cases have been reported to date. Diagnosis of this rare anomaly is made by clinical examination, but treatment options and parental counselling for gender assignment is difficult and challenging for the treating doctor. We report a case of an infant with complete penile agenesis with recto-urethral fistula, who was referred on day 6 of life. This baby developed obstructive uropathy which required vesicostomy. Surgical management consists of gender assignment after discussing in detail the pertinent situation with the parents and accepting their final decision.
authors: Consultant, Department of Paediatrics, KIMS Hospital, Hyderabad, India.
authors: Priya
authors: P
authors: Bahe
authors: Resident DNB Neonatology, Department of Neonatology, Fernandez Hospital, Hyderabad, India dr.deepak.rohtak@gmail.com.
authors: Deepak
authors: D
authors: Sharma
authors: Consultant, Department of Paediatrics, KIMS Hospital, Hyderabad, India.
authors: Anupam
authors: A
authors: Bahe
authors: Resident DNB Neonatology, Department of Neonatology, Fernandez Hospital, Hyderabad, India.
authors: Aakash
authors: A
authors: Pandita
mesh_terms: D000015:Abnormalities, Multiple / Q000175:diagnosis; D003376:Counseling; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D010290:Parents; D010413:Penis / Q000002:abnormalities*
keywords: Aphallia; hormonal replacement; hydronephrosis; penile reconstruction; vaginoplasty