Surface Rendering of External Genitalia of a Fetus at the 32nd Week of Gestation Affected by Partial Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome
Author(s) -
Vincenzo Mazza,
Emma Bertucci,
S. Latella,
C. Cani,
P. L. Ceccarelli,
Lorenzo Iughetti,
Fulvia Baldinotti,
Antonio Percesepe
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
case reports in obstetrics and gynecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2090-6684
pISSN - 2090-6692
DOI - 10.1155/2013/325714
Subject(s) - medicine , external genitalia , testis determining factor , gestation , prenatal diagnosis , complete androgen insensitivity syndrome , ambiguous genitalia , fetus , sex organ , androgen , obstetrics , gynecology , pregnancy , androgen receptor , y chromosome , gene , hormone , endocrinology , anatomy , genetics , biology , prostate cancer , cancer
Objectives . To demonstrate the feasibility of the prenatal diagnosis of partial androgen insensitivity syndrome by 3D-4D ultrasound. Methods . To report prenatal diagnosis of partial androgen insensitivity syndrome at 32nd week of gestation by 3D-4D ultrasound in a fetus with a 46XY karyotype, testing negative to the mutation analysis of SRY gene and the 5 α -reductase 2 gene (SRD5A2). Results . 3D-4D surface rendering allows the detection of external and internal genital malformations and can address the prenatal diagnosis of PAIS and can exclude associated complications. Conclusions . Prenatal diagnosis of PAIS allows an adequate parental counseling and an early optimal management of the condition, not only for the psychological and social reflections but also for the avoidance of complications and postnatal morbidity due to misdiagnosis or delays in the treatment of the genital ambiguity.
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