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ea0007p270 | Clinical case reports | BES2004

Truly rare - a true hermaphrodite

Arutchelvam V , Kelly W , Wolstenholme J

INTRODUCTION:True hermaphroditism is rare but has been reported in more than 400 individuals.Thediagnosis requires the presence of both ovarian and testicular tissue in either the same or opposite gonads.The external genitalia may simulate those of either a male or a female or may be ambiguous.Diagnosis and treatment at an early age is important .CASE REPORT:A 14 years old phenotypic ma...