XY Gonadal Dysgenesis in a Phenotypic Female Identified by Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing
Author(s) -
Ahlee Kim,
Katherine Abell,
Jodie Johnson,
Stephanie Cizek,
Lesley Breech,
Michelle M. Ernst,
Robert J. Hopkin,
Kimberly Kennedy,
Jerzy Stanek,
Andrew C. Strine,
Meilan M. Rutter
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
pediatrics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.611
H-Index - 345
eISSN - 1098-4275
pISSN - 0031-4005
DOI - 10.1542/peds.2019-3302
Subject(s) - medicine , genetic testing , presentation (obstetrics) , gonadal dysgenesis , phenotype , psychosocial , intervention (counseling) , genetics , gene , psychiatry , obstetrics , biology
We report a 16-year-old phenotypic female with 46,XY complete gonadal dysgenesis and metastatic dysgerminoma, unexpectedly discovered through direct-to-consumer (DTC) commercial genetic testing. This case underscores the importance of timely interdisciplinary care, including psychosocial intervention and consideration of gonadectomy, to optimize outcomes for individuals with differences of sex development. Her unique presentation highlights the implications of DTC genetic testing in a new diagnostic era and informs general pediatricians as well as specialists of nongenetic services about the value, capabilities, and limitations of DTC testing.
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