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A novel heterozygous mutation in steroidogenic factor-1 in pubertal virilization of a 46,XY female adolescent.
Journal of pediatric and adolescent gynecology - 1 Apr 2014
Sıklar Zeynep, Berberoğlu Merih, Ceylaner Serdar, Çamtosun Emine, Kocaay Pınar, Göllü Gülnur, Sertçelik Ayşe, Öcal Gönül
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Steroidogenic factor-1 (SF-1) gene (NR5A1) mutations cause disorders of sexual development due to gonadal dysgenesis, particularly in 46,XY individuals. In cases exhibiting this mutation, the phenotype is heterogeneous, and it may vary within a spectrum ranging from complete female appearance to an infertile male. Virilization observed in some cases in the pubertal age group may lead to diagnostic...
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