Open AccessOvotesticular Difference of Sex Development: Genetic Background, Histological Features, and Clinical Management
Author(s) -
Hannes Syryn,
Koen Van de Vijver,
Martine Cools
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
hormone research in paediatrics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.816
H-Index - 89
eISSN - 1663-2826
pISSN - 1663-2818
DOI - 10.1159/000519323
Subject(s) - disorders of sex development , true hermaphroditism , fertility , medicine , etiology , pediatrics , gynecology , biology , genetics , population , karyotype , environmental health , chromosome , gene
Ovotesticular disorder/difference of sex development (DSD) refers to the co-presence of testicular and ovarian tissue in one individual. Childhood management is challenging as there are many uncertainties regarding etiology, gonadal function, and gender outcome.
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