Pseudohermaphroditism femininus Q56.2

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

ovarian hermaphroditism

Definition
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Presence of female gonads, chromosomal sex female. Phenotype: Male. Caused either by androgenital syndrome or by exposure to androgens in utero.

Therapy
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In the case of AGS, immediate hormonal substitution of the child with hydrocortisone, and in the case of salt loss with fludrocortisone (e.g. Astonin H). Treatment management by paediatric endocrinologists.

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Incoming links (4)

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia1; Hermaphroditism; Intersexuality; Ovarian hermaphroditism;

Outgoing links (4)

Androgens; Congenital adrenal hyperplasia1; Fludrocortisone; Hydrocortisone;

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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