Gonadal (ovarian) dysgenesis in 46,XX individuals: Frequency of the autosomal recessive form

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Gonadal (ovarian) dysgenesis with normal chromosomes (46,XX) clearly is a heterogeneous condition. In some forms, the defect is restricted to the gonads, whereas other affected females show neurosensory hearing loss (Perrault syndrome). In another form, brothers may have germ cell aplasia [Granat et al., Fertil Steril 1983; 40:215-219]. Nongenetic causes exist as well. To elucidate the proportion of XX gonadal...

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