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Condition
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 …
Condition
What is a ureterocele? A ureterocele is a dilation of the area where the ureter inserts into the bladder. Ureteroceles are a congenital abnormality which means they are present at birth. It is unknown exactly why ureteroceles form, but it is thought to …
Condition
Stones may form in the bladder when the bladder is not emptied completely. This can be due to nerve damage that impairs a patient’s ability to urinate, recurrent urinary tract infections, or an enlarged prostate. The resulting stones may or may not be …
Treatment
Comprehensive Pediatric Stone Center Kidney stones in children require specialized care since children with kidney, ureteral, and bladder stones have different needs than adults. The department of Urology at UCSF offers a comprehensive pediatric stone …