Congenital & Acquired Genital Abnormalities in Babies and Children

Any genital deformity present at birth or abnormal changes in the genitals of a baby or child can be alarming to parents. However, many of these issues can be corrected via surgical or nonsurgical intervention. The nationally recognized pediatric urology team at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s has the expertise and experience to treat the full range of genital issues in children, from the most common problems to the rarest congenital anomalies.

Penis/Male Urethra Issues We Treat

• Chordee/penile curvature
• Circumcision
• Epispadias
• Foreskin problems (phimosis and paraphimosis)
• Hidden/concealed penis
• Hypospadias
• Meatal stenosis
• Penile adhesions
• Penile cysts
• Penile Skin bridges
• Posterior urethral valves
• Urethral stricture/narrowing
• Webbed penis/penile webbing

Testicle Issues We Treat

• Epididymitis
• Hernia
• Hydrocele
• Orchitis (swollen testicle)
• Paratesticular rhabdomyosarcoma
• Retractile testes
• Scrotal swelling
• Spermatocele/epididymal cyst
• Testicular torsion
• Testis pain (orchalgia)
• Undescended testes (cryptorchidism)
• Varicocele

Vaginal Issues We Treat

• Clitoromegaly (enlarged clitoris)
• Hydrocolpos
• Imperforate hymen
• Labial adhesions
• Skin tag
• Urethral prolapse
• Vaginal cysts/masses

Other Related Conditions We Treat

• Cloacal anomalies
• Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
• Disorders of sexual development/ambiguous genitalia
• Persistent genitourinary (GU) sinus
• Prune Belly Syndrome
• Spina bifida/myelomeningocele