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ea0023p25 | (1) | BSPED2009

Diagnostic Challenges in Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome & 5 Alpha Reductase Deficiency

George E T , Alvi S , Taylor N K , Mushtaq T

Introduction: The clinical differentiation between androgen insensitivity syndrome (AIS) and 5 alpha reductase deficiency (5-ARD) can be difficult. Presenting features may be similar and initial investigations may still not be discriminatory.Methods: Case notes on a total of ten patients with the initial diagnosis of AIS or 5-ARD were retrospectively reviewed.Results: All ten children had a 46XY male karyotype. Four children were r...