Global Disorders of Sex Development Update since 2006: Perceptions, Approach and Care

PA Lee; A Nordenström; CP Houk; SF Ahmed; R Auchus; A Baratz; K Baratz Dalke; LM Liao; K Lin-Su; LHJ Looijenga; T Mazur; HFL Meyer-Bahlburg; P Mouriquand; CA Quigley; DE Sandberg; E Vilain; S Witchel

Journal article

Global Disorders of Sex Development Update since 2006: Perceptions, Approach and Care

PA Lee, A Nordenström, CP Houk, SF Ahmed, R Auchus, A Baratz, K Baratz Dalke, LM Liao, K Lin-Su, LHJ Looijenga, T Mazur, HFL Meyer-Bahlburg, P Mouriquand, CA Quigley, DE Sandberg, E Vilain, S Witchel

Hormone Research in Paediatrics | Published : 2016

DOI: 10.1159/000442975

Abstract

The goal of this update regarding the diagnosis and care of persons with disorders of sex development (DSDs) is to address changes in the clinical approach since the 2005 Consensus Conference, since knowledge and viewpoints change. An effort was made to include representatives from a broad perspective including support and advocacy groups. The goal of patient care is focused upon the best possible quality of life (QoL). The field of DSD is continuously developing. An update on the clinical evaluation of infants and older individuals with ambiguous genitalia including perceptions regarding male or female assignment is discussed. Topics include biochemical and genetic assessment, the risk of g..

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