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Increased risk of gonadal malignancy and prophylactic gonadectomy: a study of 102 phenotypic female patients with Y chromosome or Y-derived sequences.
Human reproduction (Oxford, England) - 1 Jul 2014
Liu Ai-Xia, Shi Hai-Yan, Cai Zhe-Jun, Liu Aiping, Zhang Dan, Huang He-Feng, Jin Hang-Mei
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STUDY QUESTION: What is the optimal protocol of management for phenotypic female patients with Y chromosome or Y-derived sequences, in particular for adult patients? SUMMARY ANSWER: Immediate gonadectomy, long-term hormone therapy and psychological care are suggested to be the optimal management for older phenotypic female patients with Y chromosome or Y-derived sequences. WHAT IS KNOWN ALREADY: Phenotypic female...
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