Genital Problems in Children http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/Genital_problems/Genital_problems.asp A genital disorder is any disease that is caused by an abnormality in an individual's genome. en-us 2012-02-24T17:36:43.0000000-07:00 Genital Problems - Pediatric Oncall http://www.pediatriconcall.com/rss_media/rss_rss_Genital_Problems.jpg http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/Genital_problems/Genital_problems.asp Child Genital Problems Genital Problem is abnormality in human genes.The abnormality can range from minuscule to major -- from a discrete mutation in a single base in the DNA of a single gene to a gross chromosome abnormality involving the addition or subtraction of an entire chromosome or set of chromosomes. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/Genital_problems/Genital_problems.asp 2012-02-24T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 PENILE HYGIENE IN CHILDREN There is appearance of a waxy, lubricant; oily substance called the 'smegma' between the foreskin and the glans of the penis. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/Genital_problems/penile.asp 2000-12-08T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 CIRCUMCISION IN CHILDREN Circumcision is surgical removal of the foreskin [the skin and mucosal tissue that covers the glans (head) of the penis]. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/Genital_problems/circumcision.asp 2000-12-08T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 UNDESCENDED TESTIS IN CHILDREN : Introduction Sometimes a testicles doesn’t fully descend into the scrotum before birth. Instead, it stops somewhere along the normal pathway between the kidney and the scrotum. Or it may stray from this pathway. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/Genital_problems/undescended_testis.asp 2001-10-09T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 UNDESCENDED TESTIS IN CHILDREN : Treatment An undescended testicle can leave a small tear (hernia) in the wall between the abdomen and the groin. The hernia needs to be treated to prevent future problem. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/Genital_problems/undescended_testis1.asp 2001-10-09T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 DIFFICULTY IN PASSING URINE IN CHILDREN The boy may be straining to pass urine, have a thin stream of urine, which may fall close to his feet. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/Genital_problems/difficulty_passing_urin.asp 2005-04-01T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 HYPOSPADIAS IN CHILDREN An abnormal opening is present from birth and must be noticed by the parents soon after. The external urinary opening or the meatus, which is normally at the tip of the penis, is found to be on the lower side of the penis. This deformity is called Hypospadias. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/Genital_problems/abnormal_urinary_opening.asp 2005-04-01T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Hypospadias

An abnormal opening is present from birth and must be noticed by the parents soon after. The external urinary opening or the meatus, which is normally at the tip of the penis, is found to be on the lower side of the penis. This deformity is called Hypospadias.

]]> SCROTAL SWELLINGS IN CHILDREN This is another common condition noticed by the mother while dressing or bathing her son. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/Genital_problems/scrotal_swellings.asp 2005-03-01T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Scrotal Swelling

This is another common condition noticed by the mother while dressing or bathing her son.

]]> INGUINAL HERNIA IN CHILDREN Swelling in the groin or the inguinal region is usually noticed by the mother while giving a bath to her child. When the child is crying, the mother will notice a swelling that pops up in the groin. At times, there may be a visible swelling that increases when the child cries, strains or coughs. The mother will also find that the swelling is no longer seen when the child is asleep. This is an inguinal hernia. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/Genital_problems/inguinal_hernia.asp 2005-03-01T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Inguinal Hernia

Swelling in the groin or the inguinal region is usually noticed by the mother while giving a bath to her child. When the child is crying, the mother will notice a swelling that pops up in the groin. At times, there may be a visible swelling that increases when the child cries, strains or coughs. The mother will also find that the swelling is no longer seen when the child is asleep. This is an inguinal hernia.

]]> ABSENT TESTIS IN SCROTUM This is one condition that has no symptoms but needs to be noticed by the parents. Normally the testis is formed inside the abdomen below the kidneys (before birth). http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/Genital_problems/absenttestis_scrotum.asp 2005-04-01T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Absent Testis in Scrotum

This is one condition that has no symptoms but needs to be noticed by the parents. Normally the testis is formed inside the abdomen below the kidneys (before birth).

]]> ABSENCE OF TESTIS FROM SCROTUM : Introduction This condition occurs only in boys for obvious reasons. Parents may notice that one or both testes may be missing from their normal location in the scrotum. This defect is usually present from birth. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/Genital_problems/absent_testis.asp 2009-01-27T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 ABSENCE OF TESTIS FROM SCROTUM : Types Different Types of Absence of testis from Scrotum http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/Genital_problems/absent_testis1.asp 2009-01-27T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Undescended Testis

Different Types of Absence of testis from Scrotum

]]> ABSENCE OF TESTIS FROM SCROTUM : Reason for Correction There are a number of reasons why a testis in an abnormal position must be brought down to the scrotum. The best results are achieved if the surgery is finished by the age of 1 -1 ½ years . http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/Genital_problems/absent_testis2.asp 2009-01-27T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 ABSENCE OF TESTIS FROM SCROTUM : Surgery The surgery done is called Orchiopexy - that is fixation of the testis in the scrotum and prevent it from going back up where it was. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/Genital_problems/absent_testis3.asp 2009-01-27T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Testis brought down and fixed in scrotum

The surgery done is called Orchiopexy - that is fixation of the testis in the scrotum and prevent it from going back up where it was.

]]> ABSENCE OF TESTIS FROM SCROTUM : Problems and Complications The problems occur in those boys where unable to feel a testis. This could mean that the testis is in the inguinal canal but cannot be felt, the testis could be in the abdomen and hence it cannot be felt, it could have undergone torsion during life and has become small and atrophic hence is not felt, or lastly, the testis could be absent. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/Genital_problems/absent_testis4.asp 2009-01-27T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 ABSENCE OF TESTIS FROM SCROTUM : After Surgery In the post operative period, there will be a swelling both in the inguinal and the scrotal region. This is expected due to the surgery and should not be a cause of worry to the parents of the child. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/Genital_problems/absent_testis5.asp 2009-01-27T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Laparoscopic view of testis in abdomen

In the post operative period, there will be a swelling both in the inguinal and the scrotal region. This is expected due to the surgery and should not be a cause of worry to the parents of the child.

]]> CIRCUMCISION IN CHILDREN : Introduction The normal penis has a urethra running through its length, which opens at the top from where boys pass urine. There are 2 parts of the penis - the shaft, and the globular tip called the glans. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/Genital_problems/circumcisions.asp 2009-01-27T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 CIRCUMCISION IN CHILDREN : Condition that require Treatment The first is tight phimosis - in this condition, the double layered skin cannot be retracted at all - hence the tip of the urinary opening cannot be seen and the child strains to pass urine. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/Genital_problems/circumcisions1.asp 2009-01-27T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Phimosis Balanoposthitis

The first is tight phimosis - in this condition, the double layered skin cannot be retracted at all - hence the tip of the urinary opening cannot be seen and the child strains to pass urine.

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The first is tight phimosis - in this condition, the double layered skin cannot be retracted at all - hence the tip of the urinary opening cannot be seen and the child strains to pass urine.

]]> CIRCUMCISION IN CHILDREN : Problems and Precautions The prepeucial skin is lose unhealthy, and very vascular, hence cutting and suturing always causes a swelling in the post operative period. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/Genital_problems/circumcisions2.asp 2009-01-27T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Post Circumcision - Final Result

The prepeucial skin is lose unhealthy, and very vascular, hence cutting and suturing always causes a swelling in the post operative period.

]]> ACUTE SWELLING AND PAIN IN SCROTAL REGION : Introduction The usual story is that of a boy who comes home from school or from playing with a pain in the scrotal region. The onset may have been while the boy was playing or even more often while sitting. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/Genital_problems/acute_swelling.asp 2009-01-27T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Acute Swelling in Scrotal Region

The usual story is that of a boy who comes home from school or from playing with a pain in the scrotal region. The onset may have been while the boy was playing or even more often while sitting.

]]> ACUTE SWELLING AND PAIN IN SCROTAL REGION : Possibility Testicular torsion - The cause is a congenital anomaly wherein, the testis after descending into the scrotum is not fixed in place and is mobile. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/Genital_problems/acute_swelling1.asp 2009-01-27T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Testicular torsion

Testicular torsion - The cause is a congenital anomaly wherein, the testis after descending into the scrotum is not fixed in place and is mobile.

]]> ACUTE SWELLING AND PAIN IN SCROTAL REGION : Therapy Therapies for Treatment of Testicular torsion and Epididymo orchitis (EO) http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/Genital_problems/acute_swelling2.asp 2009-01-27T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 ABNORMAL GENITALIA IN NEWBORNS This is a condition that gives a lot of tension and confusion to the parents and this starts soon after birth of the child. The cause is the external genitals of the child are in between a male and female. This condition is called Intersex. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/Genital_problems/genitalia.asp 2009-01-27T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Abnormal Genitalia

This is a condition that gives a lot of tension and confusion to the parents and this starts soon after birth of the child. The cause is the external genitals of the child are in between a male and female. This condition is called Intersex.

]]> HYPOSPADIAS IN CHILDREN his is a condition that is specific for boys. The anomaly is always present from birth, and in most cases is without any symptoms till about 2 - 3 years. In this anomaly, the external urinary meatus is not at the tip of the penis as is normal. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/Genital_problems/hypospadias.asp 2009-01-27T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Distal meatus just below normal Proximal meatus at perineum

his is a condition that is specific for boys. The anomaly is always present from birth, and in most cases is without any symptoms till about 2 - 3 years. In this anomaly, the external urinary meatus is not at the tip of the penis as is normal.

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his is a condition that is specific for boys. The anomaly is always present from birth, and in most cases is without any symptoms till about 2 - 3 years. In this anomaly, the external urinary meatus is not at the tip of the penis as is normal.

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