Agenesis of penis

Kessler, W.O.; McLaughlin, A.P.

doi:10.1016/0090-4295(73)90741-3

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“…The embriology of this rare anomally has been described as a result of the genital tubercule failure to develop with incomplete seperation of the urogenital sinus from the hindgut by the urorectal septum [1,6] .…”

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A rare case of penis agenesis (Aphallia) with associated multiple urogenital anomalies

Demirer¹,

Aip²,

Uguz³

et al. 2015

International Journal of Surgery Case Reports

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The penis as a component of external genitalia, takes part in fertility, urinary and psychosexual structure of males with its complex character. We report a case of penis agenesis with associated left renal agenesis, left superior segment ureteral agenesis, prostate agenesis, left ureterocele, right vesicoureteral reflux and high urethrorectal communication above the rectal sphincter. The patient refused any surgical intervention because of his religious beliefs.

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“…The penis agenesis (PA) is an extremely rare genitourinary anomaly with an incidence of about one in 30 million births [1,2] . It is believed to result from the absence or a failure in the development of genital tubercule [3] .…”

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A rare case of penis agenesis (Aphallia) with associated multiple urogenital anomalies

Demirer¹,

Aip²,

Uguz³

et al. 2015

International Journal of Surgery Case Reports

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“…In most of the cases of apenia the urethra Opens into the perineum just above the anal opening or into the anterior wall of rectum as in our case. It has also been recommended to Open the anterior aspect of scrotum and anterior to the pubis as well, which may end blindly or be totally absent (4,5 ) .…”

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“…In the past, phalloplasty had been recornmended in cases of penile agenesis (2). But in almost all the cases raised as males many psychiatric disturbances have been reported (4,10). Thus, the majority of the authors recomrnend unequivocal assignment of female gender at birth (3, 4, 8, 10).…”

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Penile Agenesis - A Case Report

Gürses

Özkan²,

Uysal³

1987

Eur J Pediatr Surg

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“…Agenesis of the penis is an extremely rare genitourinary occurring about once in 30 million births. [1] It was originally described by Imminger in 1853, and at this time, fewer than 100 cases have been reported worldwide. [2] Aphallia is caused by the failure of the genital tubercle to form or to fully develop.…”

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Congenital absence of the penis (aphallia)

Qiang

Zhou

et al. 2019

Medicine

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Rationale: Absence of the penis, known as aphallia, is a very rare congenital anomaly. It is believed to be a result of either the absence of the genital tubercle or its failure to fully develop and is associated with the level of hormones and chromosomal rearrangements. The failure of the genital tubercle influences the development of the penis and partly depends upon testosterone secreted by Leydig cells of the testis. Chromosomal polymorphisms may affect the functions of protection and regulation, potentially leading to susceptibility to congenital diseases. Herein, an extremely rare case of a congenital absence of the penis is described. Patient concerns: A 3-month-old was brought to the OPD by his parents with complaints of absence of penis since birth and urine being passed rectally. When he was born, he was registered as a boy because his chromosomes were 46XY but with 9qh+. Local examination revealed the total absence of the penis. The scrotum was well developed. The testes were palpable bilaterally. The anal opening was located normally. No urethral orifice could be identified. However, his parents had not yet decided whether to accept treatment. The child has been lost to follow up. Diagnosis: Congenital absence of the penis (aphallia) (46 XY normal male karyotype). Interventions: We explained the nature of the abnormality and management options to the parents. However, it was much regretted that the patient was too young to make a decision and that his parents had not made a decision yet. They left without any further contact. Outcome: Because the parents left our hospital without any contact, it has not been possible to develop a follow-up plan. Lessons: In consideration of the rarity and devastating psychosocial consequences of this case, we accordingly call for active cooperation with doctors to minimize the negative impact of this malformation. Early assignment of gender avoids confusion and contradiction. Parental confidence solidifies the child's own confidence in his or her gender.

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Agenesis of penis

Cited by 44 publications

References 7 publications

A rare case of penis agenesis (Aphallia) with associated multiple urogenital anomalies

A rare case of penis agenesis (Aphallia) with associated multiple urogenital anomalies

Penile Agenesis - A Case Report

Congenital absence of the penis (aphallia)

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