[Pediatric urology-common issues of the external genitalia in boys].

Abstract

In infant and young boys there are numerous (sometimes only assumed) abnormalities of the external genitalia, which may lead to a consultation in a urologists' office. Some are perfectly harmless and require only explanation and reassurance while others require careful consideration and complex reconstruction. Knowledge of the contemporary approaches to these issues, which may have changed considerably over the last decades, are equally important as careful avoidance of generalized statements regarding potential threats to fertility or risks of cancer in future life. The current article aims to give an overview of the most common complaints of the external genitalia in young and adolescent boys.