Question
My son was born with a small penis, and it hasn’t grown since he was two and a half years old. Only a part of the penis is visible, and it swells slightly and a small section of the penis is visible during urination, but it retracts back into the body afterward. Initially, I thought it was phimosis, but now I’m worried that the penis hasn’t grown normally. What is this condition?
Answer
A hidden penis is a common congenital developmental abnormality, different from phimosis or paraphimosis. In this case, the penis body is tucked inside the body, with only a small part of the glans penis protruding. The shortness of the penis is due to short foreskin skin or a small prepuce cavity, which limits the normal development of the penis. Therefore, it is recommended to come to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible.