Cytogenetics and etiology of ambiguous genitalia in 120 pediatric patients
Annals of Saudi Medicine. 2004; 24 (5): 368-373
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ABSTRACT
Background:
A newborn with ambiguous genitalia needs prompt evaluation to detect life-threatening conditions [e.g., salt-losing crisis in congenital adrenal hyperplasia [CAH]] and gender assignment. Sex assignment in these children continues to be a challenging diagnostic and therapeutic problem. We studied the causes and characteristics of ambiguous genitalia in children who were referred to a cytogenetic laboratory
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IMEMR (Mediterrâneo Oriental)
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Ann. Saudi Med.
Ano de publicação:
2004
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