Pseudohermaphroditism

Pseudohermaphroditism
Other namesPseudo-hermaphroditism
SpecialtyGynecology, endocrinology

Pseudohermaphroditism is a term for when an individual's chromosomes are matched with their internal reproductive organs is not consistent with their external genitalia. The term was contrasted with "true hermaphroditism" (now known as ovotesticular syndrome), a condition describing an individual with both female and male reproductive gonadal tissues. Associated conditions includes Persistent Müllerian duct syndrome, forms of androgen insensitivity syndrome and forms of congenital adrenal hyperplasia.

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