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[Severe 46,XY virilization deficit due to 17beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase deficiency].
Klinische Padiatrie - 1 Jan 2000
Twesten W, Johannisson R, Holterhus P-M, Hiort O
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: 17beta hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase deficiency is a presumable rare cause for a severe virilization disorder in children with 46,XY karyotype due to a defect in the testicular testosterone biosynthesis from androstenedione. PATIENT: We report on a 14 year old child with 46,XY karyotype with a predominantly female phenotype. RESULTS: Hormonal analysis showed low values for androstenedione and...
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