Diphallus with third urethra

Urology. 1990 Mar;35(3):257-60. doi: 10.1016/0090-4295(90)80045-o.

Abstract

An unusual case is reported of a fifteen-year-old adolescent boy, who was born with two independent phalli. Both organs featured separate, completely developed urethras, including an extra urethral remnant in the right penis. A third hypospadic perineal urethral duct equipped with a mechanical sphincter also could be identified histologically. Bilateral simultaneous erections could be achieved easily. A review of published cases suggests that this may be the first example of a complete diphallia coexisting with a third urethra.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Penile Erection / physiology
  • Penis / abnormalities*
  • Scrotum / abnormalities
  • Urethra / abnormalities*
  • Urination / physiology