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Disease Profile

Diphallia

Prevalence
Prevalence estimates on Rare Medical Network websites are calculated based on data available from numerous sources, including US and European government statistics, the NIH, Orphanet, and published epidemiologic studies. Rare disease population data is recognized to be highly variable, and based on a wide variety of source data and methodologies, so the prevalence data on this site should be assumed to be estimated and cannot be considered to be absolutely correct.

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Age of onset

Infancy

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ICD-10

Q55.6

Inheritance

Autosomal dominant A pathogenic variant in only one gene copy in each cell is sufficient to cause an autosomal dominant disease.

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Autosomal recessive Pathogenic variants in both copies of each gene of the chromosome are needed to cause an autosomal recessive disease and observe the mutant phenotype.

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X-linked
dominant X-linked dominant inheritance, sometimes referred to as X-linked dominance, is a mode of genetic inheritance by which a dominant gene is carried on the X chromosome.

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X-linked
recessive Pathogenic variants in both copies of a gene on the X chromosome cause an X-linked recessive disorder.

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Mitochondrial or multigenic Mitochondrial genetic disorders can be caused by changes (mutations) in either the mitochondrial DNA or nuclear DNA that lead to dysfunction of the mitochondria and inadequate production of energy.

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Multigenic or multifactor Inheritance involving many factors, of which at least one is genetic but none is of overwhelming importance, as in the causation of a disease by multiple genetic and environmental factors.

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Not applicable

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Other names (AKA)

Diphallus

Categories

Congenital and Genetic Diseases; Kidney and Urinary Diseases

Summary

The following summary is from Orphanet, a European reference portal for information on rare diseases and orphan drugs.
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Orpha Number: 227

Definition
A rare, non-syndromic, urogenital tract malformation characterized by complete or partial penile duplication, ranging from only glans duplication to the presence of two penis shafts with either one (i.e. bifid phallus) or two (i.e. true diphallia) corpora cavernosum in each. Additional anomalies, such as urethra duplication, an abnormal voiding pattern, hypoor epispadias, bifid/ectopic scrotum, bladder exstrophy or duplication, are frequently associated, but it may also present as an isolated anomaly. In severe cases, pubic symphysis diastasis, imperforate or duplicated anus, colon/ rectosigmoidal duplication, inguinal hernia and vertebral anomalies may be observed.

Visit the Orphanet disease page for more resources.

Symptoms

This table lists symptoms that people with this disease may have. For most diseases, symptoms will vary from person to person. People with the same disease may not have all the symptoms listed. This information comes from a database called the Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO) . The HPO collects information on symptoms that have been described in medical resources. The HPO is updated regularly. Use the HPO ID to access more in-depth information about a symptom.

Medical Terms Other Names
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HPO ID
80%-99% of people have these symptoms
Bifid penis
Penile duplication
0100599
Bifid scrotum
Cleft of scrotum
0000048
30%-79% of people have these symptoms
Anal atresia
Absent anus
0002023
Distal urethral duplication
0008706
Ectopic scrotum
Abnormal scrotum position
0030275
Hypospadias
0000047
Penoscrotal transposition
0100600
5%-29% of people have these symptoms
Abnormal spermatogenesis
0008669
Abnormality of the pubic bone
Abnormality of the pubic bones
Abnormality of the pubis

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0003172
Atrial septal defect
An opening in the wall separating the top two chambers of the heart
Hole in heart wall separating two upper heart chambers

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0001631
Bladder exstrophy
0002836
Cloacal exstrophy
0010475
Cryptorchidism
Undescended testes
Undescended testis

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0000028
Epispadias
0000039
Horseshoe kidney
Horseshoe kidneys
0000085
Inguinal hernia
0000023
Renal duplication
Extra kidney
0000075
Renal malrotation
Abnormal rotation of the kidneys
0004712
Ureteral duplication
Double ureter
0000073
1%-4% of people have these symptoms
Absent thumb
Absent thumbs
0009777
Butterfly vertebrae
0003316
Duplicated colon
0005223
Hemivertebrae
Missing part of vertebrae
0002937
Rectoperineal fistula
0004792
Scoliosis
0002650

Learn more

These resources provide more information about this condition or associated symptoms. The in-depth resources contain medical and scientific language that may be hard to understand. You may want to review these resources with a medical professional.

In-Depth Information

  • The Monarch Initiative brings together data about this condition from humans and other species to help physicians and biomedical researchers. Monarch’s tools are designed to make it easier to compare the signs and symptoms (phenotypes) of different diseases and discover common features. This initiative is a collaboration between several academic institutions across the world and is funded by the National Institutes of Health. Visit the website to explore the biology of this condition.
  • Orphanet is a European reference portal for information on rare diseases and orphan drugs. Access to this database is free of charge.