A 2-week-old male infant is brought to the clinic for a rout…
A 2-week-old male infant is brought to the clinic for a routine newborn check. On examination, the provider observes that the urethral meatus is located on the ventral (underside) surface of the penis, just below the glans. The foreskin forms a dorsal hood, and the testes are descended. Which of the following statements is true regarding this condition?