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ea0026p596 | Clinical case reports | ECE2011

Conservative or radical approach in patients with 46 XY disorders of sex development?

Martin C S , Fica S , Miron A , Giulea C , Terzea D , Enache S , Andrei F , Nitipir C

Introduction: The risk for the development of germ cell tumors is hard to predict in patients with disorders of sex development (DSD) and their optimal management has been a continuous matter of debate. The risk varies between unknown and 40–60% in Denys-Drash/Frasier syndrome. This malignant potential opposes itself firmly to the recent interest in a more conservative approach regarding gonadectomy.Case presentation: We present the case of a 20-yea...