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Diphallia in a Nigeria Neonate - A Case Report


HC Nzeako
AN Osuigwe
MC Isiguzo
BO Ogbuagu

Abstract

We report a case of diphallia (supernumerary penis) in a Nigerian
neonate. Diphallia is a rare congenital anomaly of the male external genitalia occurring in about 1 in 5.5 million births. It is usually associated with malformation of the VACTERL type. The index case did not have any associated abnormalities

Niger Med J. Vol. 49, No. 1, Jan. – Mar., 2008: 22 – 23.

Keywords: Diaphallia, Nigeria, Neonate, Vacterl.


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