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Pediatr."],"abstract":"<jats:sec><jats:title>Background<\/jats:title><jats:p>Megalourethra is a rare congenital condition marked by dilation and elongation of the penile urethra, resulting from hypoplasia of either the corpus spongiosum or corpus cavernosa.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Case presentation<\/jats:title><jats:p>We describe a novel case of a male infant prenatally diagnosed with megalourethra who subsequently developed rapid-onset anhydramnios and advanced renal failure.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>Unlike previously described cases, this case is unique due to the patient's abrupt progression to anhydramnios at 34 weeks and 5 days, despite having normal amniotic fluid levels prior to that. With late-onset anhydramnios, the severity of renal dysfunction was unexpected. Proximal urethrostomy requires further assessment as a potential intervention to successfully bypass the megalourethra and prevent infection. Long-term management is expected to include dialysis as a bridge to transplantation. Multiple corrective urological surgeries will be required to repair the urethra and restore penile function. 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