A rare case report of ambiguous genitalia

Authors

  • Chirag LU
  • Lohit Kumbar
  • Chitra Selvan
  • Manjunath PR

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32677/ijch.v10i4.3953

Keywords:

Ambiguous Genitalia, 17 Beta HSD -3, Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

Abstract

An ambiguous genitalia is a commonly referred clinical scenario to endocrinology outpatient department. Accurate diagnosis is paramount to prevent associated salt-wasting crisis, direct the gender of rearing in the short-term, and monitoring for the development of malignancy in the gonads in the long-term. 17 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase 3 deficiency (17 β HSD 3) is one of the causes of defective testosterone biosynthesis. 17β-HSD3 deficiency should be suspected in children with female external genitalia with inguinal hernias or mild clitoromegaly; as well as males with ambiguous genitalia who develop virilization and gynecomastia at puberty. A hormonal evaluation may not always be diagnostic which makes genetic confirmation essential.

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Published

2024-01-25

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Case Reports

How to Cite

A rare case report of ambiguous genitalia. (2024). Indian Journal of Child Health, 10(4), 52-55. https://doi.org/10.32677/ijch.v10i4.3953

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