Epispadias

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Epispadias

In males:

• Abnormal opening from the pubic symphysis to the area above the tip of the penis
• Bladder exstrophy (may or may not be present)
• Widened pubic bone
• Short, widened penis with chordee (abnormal curvature of the penis)
• Urinary incontinence
• Reflux nephropathy
• Urinary tract infections

In females:

• Abnormal opening from the bladder neck to the area above the normal urethal opening
• Bladder exstrophy (may or may not be present)
• Widened pubic bone
• Bifid clitoris, rudimentary labia
• Urinary incontinence
• Reflux nephropathy
• Urinary tract infections

• CBC
• Serum electrolytes
• Pelvic x-ray
• Intravenous pyelogram (IVP)
• Ultrasound of the urogenital system

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