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True hermaphroditism.

A M Walker·J L Walker·S Adams·E Shi·M McGlynn·C F Verge
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OBJECTIVE: True hermaphroditism is a rare cause of atypical genitalia which presents significant diagnostic and management challenges. We present the clinical and laboratory findings and management of four patients with true hermaphroditism. METHODOLOGY: Case studies from a teaching hospital and literature review. RESULTS: All four patients had atypical genitalia identified at birth. All had a palpable gonad, only one of which was palpable at birth. Three patients were 46XX (SRY -ve) and one 46XY (SRY +ve). Three patients were raised as females (two 46XX and one 46XY) and one as a male. All four patients were found to have an ovotestis present. CONCLUSIONS: The management of true hermaphroditism is controversial and requires a multidisciplinary approach. It has many implications for both the parent and child. We discuss the issues involved for the patients and their parents.

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A M Walker, J L Walker, S Adams, E Shi, M McGlynn, C F Verge. 2000. True hermaphroditism.. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1440-1754.2000.00432.x

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