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A Novel Heterozygous Mutation of the CYP17A1 Gene in a Child with a Micropenis and Isolated 17,20-Lyase Deficiency.
International journal of environmental research and public health - 4 Jun 2022
Saltarelli Maria Alessandra, Ferrante Rossella, Marcello Francesca Di, David Daniela, Valentinuzzi Silvia, Pilenzi Lucrezia, Federici Luca, Rossi Claudia, Stuppia Liborio, Tumini Stefano
Abstract excerpt
Disorders of sexual development (DSDs) are characterized by a heterogeneous group of congenital conditions associated with atypical development of the sex chromosomes, gonadal or anatomical sex. We report the case of a child with an isolated micropenis, a typical feature of the 46,XY DSD showing low basal testosterone levels and post-stimulation with the hCG test. Molecular analysis using a next-generation...
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