CONCEALED EPISPADIAS - AN INTERESTING CASE REPORT

Abstract

An interesting case of Epispadias - 15 yr
old boy presented with inability to void
urine in standing position and splaying of
urine. On Examination - Normal looking
penis with complete prepuce. On retracting
the prepuce Epispadias was revealed.
After investigation patient underwent
Epispadias repair with penile disassembly
technique. Post-op - uneventful.
The diagnosis of this condition is often
missed in the neonatal period, thus patients
tend to present late. A high index
of suspicion is required to make the diagnosis,
it should be suspected in any child
presenting with incontinence, short penis,
ballooned prepuce on voiding and
absence of penile raphe or frenulum.