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What is hypospadias? Hypospadias results from incomplete development of the urethra (the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the tip of the penis). Where the opening is along the shaft of the penis determines how severe the condition is. The …
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What is meatal stenosis? Meatal stenosis is a narrowing of the opening of the urethra, the hole at the tip of the penis through which urine leaves the body. Who gets meatal stenosis? Meatal stenosis affects only circumcised males. The cause is thought to …
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What is a megaureter? A megaureter means “big ureter” and is a descriptive term, not a diagnosis. The two important questions about megaureter are whether there is reflux (backwash) of urine causing the megaureter or whether there is blockage at the …
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Voiding dysfunction program UCSF Pediatric Urology UCSF pediatric urology has a dedicated program for addressing bladder and bowel dysfunction. In this clinic we help manage the following issues: daytime urinary incontinence (enuresis), nighttime urinary …
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What is Phimosis? Phimosis is defined as the inability to retract the skin (foreskin or prepuce) covering the head (glans) of the penis. Phimosis may appear as a tight ring or “rubber band” of foreskin around the tip of the penis, preventing full …
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What are posterior urethral valves? Posterior urethral valves are obstructing flaps of tissue in the male urethra (the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the tip of the penis) that prevent normal urine flow from the bladder. They are the most …
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What is prune belly syndrome? Prune belly syndrome consists of three abnormalities: 1. Deficiency of the abdominal (belly) wall muscles that create a wrinkled appearance 2. Both testicles are undescended (have not dropped into the scrotum) 3. Dilated …
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What is rhabdomyosarcoma? Childhood rhabdomyosarcoma is a rare type of cancer that occurs in soft tissues of the body. One of the areas that this disease can affect is the genitourinary tract, where it can cause tumors in the bladder, kidneys, testes, …
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Spina bifida program UCSF Pediatric Urology UCSF has a dedicated spina bifida program for pediatric patients. We offer comprehensive medical support and treatment to infants, children and adolescents with spina bifida and other spinal cord birth …
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What is testicular torsion? The testicle has attachments that hold it in place in the scrotum. Occasionally, these attachments do not exist and the testicle can twist. When the testicle twists on itself it causes the blood supply to kink and the …