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Inconspicuous or Concealed Penis

FACTS:

• Inconspicuous penis is a condition where the penis appears small but the shaft can be normal or abnormal in size.
  
• Concealed penis is a condition where the boy has a normal-sized penis that lays hidden in the pubic fat pad. This condition is also sometimes called buried penis or hidden penis.
  
• This is a common condition in infants, toddlers, and sometimes even seen in older children and obese adolescents.
  
• Children with this condition should be seen by a doctor to determine the proper medical treatment.  

TREATMENT:

• If the penis can be easily exposed by gently pulling on it or by pressing down on the surrounding fat pad, then the situation will usually correct itself over time.
  
• Sometimes surgery is needed for concealed penis.  The age this should be done varies greatly by the specific condition.  See a specialist.
  
• If surgery is required, the results are usually excellent.
  
• Boys with this condition frequently get urinary tract infections or urinary retention.   This should be monitored closely.