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What is ambigious genitalia?

Author: H K



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One of the most challenging clinical presentations in the newborn is that of ambiguous genitalia -History: drug intake …. -P.E : presence of absence of the gonads …. -Lab studies : Karyotype ,17 ketosteroid and 17 hydroxyprogesterone The principal aim of these studies is to rule in or rule out virilizing adrenal hyperplasia. This is the one condition that cannot be neglected, because it may produce life-threatening adrenal crisis at 7 to 10 days of life.


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