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Absence of Corpus Callosum Schinzel Type is synonymous with Hallux Duplication, Postaxial Polydactyly, Absence of Corpus Callosum and Schinzel Acrocallosal Syndrome. Acrocallosal syndrome, Schinzel type is a rare genetic disorder and is congenital and genetic in nature and the symptoms and findings of the disease vary even among affected members of the same family.

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Bent penis

Bent penis is abnormal bending or curvature of the penis. Peyronie's disease is a severe curvature of the erect penis. Many men have a slight curve of the penis. As long as there is no pain or problem with sexual performance, men with a slightly curved penis should not be concerned and do not need to see a doctor.

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Spermatocele

A spermatocele is a cyst that develops in the epididymis which is a small, coiled tube situated in the upper testicle that collects and transports sperm. Generally painless and noncancerous, a spermatocele usually is filled with milky or clear fluid that may contain sperm.

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Scrotal swellings

Scrotal swellings or masses are areas of fluid or solid material in, on or around the testicles. It can be benign or malignant. The testicles are located in loose bag of skin underneath the penis, which keeps at a temperature lower than the abdominal cavity. The low temperature is needed for adequate sperm production.

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ACADM Deficiency

ACADM is a gene which if mutated may lead to Medium chain Acyl coenzyme- A dehydrogenase deficiency (MCAD). The condition is also referred as MCAD Deficiency, Dicarboxylicaciduria due to defect in Beta-Oxidation of Fatty Acids, Nonketotic Hypoglycemia and Carnitine Deficiency due to MCAD Deficiency, Carnitine Deficiency Secondary to MCAD Deficiency and Dicarboxylicaciduria due to MCADH Deficiency.

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Torsion of testis or testicular torsion

It is a condition in which the testicle rotates on the spermatic cord which supplies blood for the testicles. This result in block of blood supply to testicles causing sever pain and swelling. It is common in males of age group under 25.

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Gynecomastia or enlargement of male breast

Gynecomastia is swelling of the breast tissue in men. It is caused by an imbalance of the hormones estrogen and testosterone. It is common in new borns, pubertal age, and in older men.

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Osteochondroplasia

Osteochondroplasia?s or osteodyschondroplasia are a group of diseases heterogeneous in nature. In these disorders there is abnormality in the skeletal and cartilages across the body. The abnormality may be in any part of the body and accordingly they are classified into various types. These disorders form a group of more than 200 conditions.

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ABS Amniotic Bands

Amniotic band syndrome is synonymous with Amniotic Band Constriction, Amniotic Band Sequence, Congenital Constriction Rings, ADAM (amniotic deformity adhesions mutilations) and Streeter dysplasia. The condition is congenital in nature and is caused due to intrauterine rupture of the amnion. In the developmental process amnion rises up obliterating the extracoelomic space supported by the chorion.

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Male condoms

Male condoms, commonly called rubbers, provide a nonpermanent method of contraception for men. The condom is a thin covering made of latex, plastic (polyurethane) or animal membrane that is unrolled over an erect penis before sex. The covering prevents semen from entering a woman's vagina.

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