Buried penis is a congenital malformation that can be seen at birth. However, in reality, many cases are detected very late, due to confusion with the manifestations of phimosis and due to lack of attention from parents. Buried penis should be treated early to avoid effects when the child is older.

Penile retraction is one of the congenital malformations that can be seen right at birth with the manifestation of a very short or absent penis tube, but usually they are discovered very late or misdiagnosed as phimosis. Early examination will help the penile retraction surgery in boys to be more successful.