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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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A male newborn is born at 37 weeks' gestation after spontaneous vaginal delivery. The mother had no prenatal care. Physical examination shows a urethral opening on the dorsal aspect of the penis, 4 mm proximal to the glans. There is a 3-cm defect in the midline abdominal wall superior to the pubic symphysis with exposure of moist, erythematous mucosa. Which of the following is the most likely underlying cause of this patient's findings?
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Malpositioning of the genital tubercle