IntersexualityQ56.0

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Contradictory development of external habitus, genital development and chromosomal sex. Hermaphroditism verus is a rarity.

Much more frequent are virilisations in female gonadal system: pseudohermaphroditism femininus, e.g. congenital adrenogenital syndrome.
Insufficient masculinization in male gonadal system:
pseudohermaphroditism masculinus, e.g.
testicular feminization.

TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.

Cooperation with the paediatrician. Early (but not premature) diagnosis and determination of the sex in order to allow the child to develop with clear sex identification. In addition to the gonadal disposition, the hormonal status and the foreseeable hormonal development during puberty are decisive in the decision.

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

Meyer-Bahlburg HF et al (2004) Attitudes of adult 46, XY intersex persons to clinical management policies. J Urol 171: 1615-1619
Sinnecker GHG (1994) Practical approach to intersexuality. Mschr pediatrics 142: 623-642

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer