In males:
- Abnormal opening from the joint between the pubic bones to the area above the tip of the penis
- Backward flow of urine into the kidney (reflux nephropathy)
- Short, widened penis with an abnormal curvature
- Urinary tract infections
- Widened pubic bone
In females:
- Abnormal clitoris and labia
- Abnormal opening where the from the bladder neck to the area above the normal urethral opening
- Backward flow of urine into the kidney (reflux nephropathy)
- Widened pubic bone
- Urinary incontinence
- Urinary tract infections
Signs and tests
- Blood test to check electrolyte levels
- Intravenous pyelogram (IVP), a special x-ray of the kidneys, bladder, and ureters
- MRI and CT scans, depending on the condition
- Pelvic x-ray
- Ultrasound of the urogenital system
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Epispadias Treatment
Review Date: 01/21/2010
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of
Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of
Medicine; Scott Miller, MD, Urologist in private practice in
Atlanta, Georgia. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical
Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
