Congenital Disorders

Question 1

Condition of being born without a testicle. May also be an acquired condition due to trauma or disease.

Answer 1

Anorchism

Question 2

Congenital defect resulting in a downward (ventral) curvature of the penis due to a fibrous band (cord) of tissue along the corpus spongiosum. Often associated with hypospadias

Answer 2

Chordee

Question 3

Condition in which the testicles fail to descend into the scrotum before birth. Also called cryptorchism

Answer 3

Cryptorchidism

Question 4

Urethral opening on the dorsum (top) of the penis rather than on the tip. Also called hyperspadias

Answer 4

Epispadias

Question 5

Urethral opening on the ventral surface (underside) of the penis instead of on the tip. May be acquired as a result of the disease process.

Answer 5

Hypospadias

Question 6

Congenital condition of tightening of the prepuce around the glans penis so that the foreskin cannot be retracted.

Answer 6

Phimosis