Abstract:Despite being one of the most common congenital defects in boys, the etiology of hypospadias remains largely unknown. In this study we evaluated a spectrum of potential risk factors for hypospadias in which we focused on both paternal and maternal factors and chromosomal aberrations. Cases were selected from the Genetic Clinic, Medical Research Institute, University of Alexandria. A total of 176 cases with hypospadias were included in this study, and a matching control group of normal 300 boys for the associat… Show more
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