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Epispadias

Epispadias (ep·​i·​spa·​di·​as) is a congenital (present at birth) condition in which the urethra does not fully form. Epispadias affects boys and girls.

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What is epispadias?

Epispadias is a rare, congenital (present at birth) condition in which the urethra (tube that empties urine from the bladder) does not fully form. Therefore, the urine exits the body from an abnormal location.

  • In boys with this condition, the urethra typically opens on the top or side of the penis rather than on the tip.
  • In girls with this condition, the urethra typically opens between the clitoris and the labia, but can also empty in the belly area.

What are the signs and symptoms of epispadias?

  • Urine leaks after a child is potty trained (urinary incontinence)
  • Abnormal appearance of a boy's penis (may be short, wide or curved)
  • Abnormal appearance of a girl's clitoris and labia 

What are the causes of epispadias?

Though the cause of epispadias is unknown, experts believe that the anomaly is related to improper development of the pubic bone.

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