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¹Department of Pediatric Surgery, MGM Medical College and Hospital, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India.

Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons

|June 26, 2020

Summary

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This case report details a rare congenital anomaly, diphallia, in a young boy. Surgical intervention successfully corrected associated conditions like an accessory scrotum and undescended testis.

Keywords:

Diphallia orchidopexy undescended testis

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Area of Science:

Urology
Pediatric Surgery
Congenital Anomalies

Background:

Diphallia, a rare congenital anomaly, occurs in approximately 1 in 5-6 million live births.
This condition involves the duplication of the penis, often accompanied by other genitourinary abnormalities.

Observation:

A 2-year-old boy presented with complete diphallia, an accessory scrotum, and an undescended testis.
The patient's condition presented unique surgical challenges due to the associated anomalies.

Findings:

Surgical management included amputation of the left phallus, urethral anastomosis, accessory scrotum excision, and left-sided orchidopexy.
Careful surgical technique, avoiding posterior urethral dissection, resulted in an acceptable functional outcome.

Implications:

This case highlights the importance of tailored surgical approaches for complex diphallia cases.
Successful surgical correction can lead to improved outcomes for patients with this rare congenital anomaly.