Undervirilization in a premature male infant: an unusual case
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 8
Abstract
Abstract: The birth of a newborn with abnormal genitalia (atypical sex) constitutes a major social emergency, and presents a difficult diagnostic challenge for the Neonatologist providing care , we present a premature male infant with undervirilized genitalia. The issue of gender assignment was discussed. Keywords: diagnosis, male, premature, undervirilization.
Authors and Affiliations
Sharifa D. A. Al Issa, Bader M. Sobaih, Nasir A. M. Al Jurayyan
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