46,XY Karyotype in a Female Phenotype Fetus: A Challenging Diagnosis

Gianni Russo*, Alessandra di Lascio, Matilde Ferrario, Silvia Meroni, Olaf Hiort, Giuseppe Chiumello

*Corresponding author for this work
3 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

Background: The growing use of prenatal investigations allows an early detection of several inborn disorders, including disorders of sexual development. The management of these conditions is an arising problem. Case: 46,XY karyotype and female phenotype were detected in a fetus; 5α-reductase and androgen receptor gene analysis on chorionic villi revealed no relevant mutation. The newborn was assigned to female sex. The diagnosis of 17β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase-3 β-OL deficiency was reached at four months of age, by means of a low testosterone/Δ 4-androstenedione ratio after HCG test and HSD17B3 gene analysis. Summary and Conclusion: A 46,XY fetus with female external genitalia suggests different conditions, some very rare. Specific genetic investigations should be performed prenatally when possible. A complete evaluation is mandatory after delivery to reach a correct diagnosis.

Original languageEnglish
JournalJournal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume25
Issue number3
Pages (from-to)e77-e79
ISSN1083-3188
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 06.2012

Research Areas and Centers

  • Academic Focus: Center for Brain, Behavior and Metabolism (CBBM)

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