penopubic epispadias

penopubic epispadias
complete epispadias in a male with the urethral opening at the junction of the penis and pubis; unless associated with bladder exstrophy, the urethral passage emerges between the corpora cavernosa under the pubic symphysis.

Penopubic epispadias.


Medical dictionary. 2011.

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  • Epispadias — Congenital (at birth) malformation in which the opening of the urethra (from whence comes the urinary stream) is on the dorsum (topside) of the penis. Hypospadias is the corresponding malformation in which the opening of the urethra is on the… …   Medical dictionary

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