Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Disorders of sex development (DSD) may present in the newborn as ambiguous genitalia. Gender determination and diagnosis must occur as quickly as possible to minimise parental distress. Aim: to evaluate the initial care of babies born with DSD, and identify areas for improvement.Methods: Detailed assessment of 14 neonatal presentations at a tertiary centre between 2012 and 2014 was undertaken. Based on local trust guidelines, several parame...