Imaging of ambiguous genitalia

ABSTRACT

To establish the role of imaging in Ambiguous Genitalia. June 2006 to June 2008. Place Radiology Department, Mayo Hospital, Lahore and Allied Hospital Faisalabad. 12 cases referred to us with Ambiguous Genitalia were taken and evaluated with Ultrasound and Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Following findings were observed, incomplete scrotal fusion with Ambiguous genitalia was observed in 41.7% infants. Whereas testis were localized in 33.3% by ultrasound and remaining by MRI. Imaging diagnosed that 66.7% were male and remaining female. Lab tests and surgical evidence prove that imaging results were in agreement. Imaging has a conclusive role in Ambiguous Genitalia and Ultrasound is the first modality to look for Internal Genitalia