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Published in: The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India 1/2012

01-12-2012 | Case Report

XY Female with Complete Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome with Bilateral Inguinal Hernia

Authors: Rema V. Nair, S. Bhavana

Published in: The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India | Special Issue 1/2012

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Excerpt

The complete androgen insensitivity syndrome, previously called testicular feminization syndrome, is an X-linked recessive rare disorder. The individual is phenotypically female and genotypically male: a male pseudohermaphrodite. The individuals are reared as girls and the condition is suspected when the individual is evaluated for primary amenorrhea, infertility, or when unilateral/bilateral inguinal hernia is diagnosed in girls. …
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Metadata
Title
XY Female with Complete Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome with Bilateral Inguinal Hernia
Authors
Rema V. Nair
S. Bhavana
Publication date
01-12-2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India / Issue Special Issue 1/2012
Print ISSN: 0971-9202
Electronic ISSN: 0975-6434
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13224-013-0379-1

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