Abnormalities of the male urethra and webbed penis
- Hypospadias
- Abnormal opening of penile urethra on ventral (under) surface due to failure of urethral folds to fuse.
- Hypospadias is more common than epispadias. Associated with inguinal hernia, cryptorchidism, chordee (downward or upward bending of penis).
- Can be seen in 5α-reductase deficiency.
- Epispadias
- Abnormal opening of penile urethra on dorsal (top) surface due to faulty positioning of genital tubercle.
- Exstrophy of the bladder is associated with epispadias.