Korean J Obstet Gynecol.  1997 May;40(5):1077-1080.

A Case of Complete Testicular Feminization Syndrome

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  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Catholic University Medical College, Seoul, Korea.

Abstract

Androgen insensitivity(testicular feminization) syndrome is characterized by end organandrogen resistance associated with X-linked chromosomal disorder. Mutation of androgenreceptor gene impairs normal sexual differentiation and development in karyotypic male,resulting in a spectrum of external genital phenotypes ranging from complete female to nearlycomplete male. A case of complete testicular feminization syndrome is presented with briefreview.

Keyword

Androgen resistance; Gonadectomy

MeSH Terms

Androgen-Insensitivity Syndrome*
Chromosome Disorders
Female
Humans
Male
Phenotype
Sex Differentiation
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