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Aposthia

Aposthia, a highly uncommon congenital condition, characterized by the absence of the prepuce. The prepuce is the glans penis' typical anatomical covering.

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Will a person with aposthia considered circumcised?

Query: Hello doctor, I was born 14 weeks premature and was told that do not circumcise that young. I believe I have a condition called aposthia, but I need help in identifying what it is?  Read Full »


Dr. Khant Shahil Ramesh Bhai

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen images sent by you. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Aposthia is the absence of skin covering glans. In the flaccid state, there is definitely a skin covering your glans. In erected state definitely glans skin gets pulled behind the coronal...  Read Full »

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