Which condition features an abnormal location of the urethral meatus on the dorsal surface of the penis and varies in severity from mild to severe?

• A. Epispadias
• B. Hypospadias
• C. Micropenis
• D. Balanitis

Answer: (A)

Dorsal placement of the urethral opening is the hallmark of epispadias. This congenital anomaly means the urethral meatus is on the top side of the penis rather than at the tip, and it can range from mild misplacement to more severe forms that may involve penile curvature and urinary tract associations. This pattern is what sets it apart from hypospadias, where the opening is on the ventral (underside) surface. Micropenis describes unusually small penis size, not the location of the urethral opening, and balanitis is inflammation of the glans, unrelated to urethral meatus location.