Disorder of Sex Development: A Case of Late-Diagnosed Ovotestis and Its Postsurgical Follow-up |
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| Affiliation: | 1. School of Medicine, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil;2. Public Health Graduate Program, University of Fortaleza, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil;3. Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Assis Chateaubriand Maternity Hospital, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil |
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| Abstract: | BackgroundTrue hermaphroditism is characterized by the presence of both testicular and ovarian tissue. This case report aimed to describe a case of ovotestis in adolescents.CaseA 17-year-old patient presented with undifferentiated genitalia. Thelarche occurred at age 14, menarche occurred at age 15, and menstruation was regular. Physical examination showed female phenotype, Tanner IV breasts, gynecoid hair, enlarged clitoris, and labia majora symphysis with a single orifice. The patient presented high levels of total testosterone. The left gonad contained typical ovarian tissue and the right gonad contained both seminiferous tubules and ovarian tissue (ovotestis). Vaginoscopy revealed a single orifice (urethra and vagina). Right gonadectomy confirmed the presence of ovotestis.Summary and ConclusionKnowledge of true hermaphroditism is important for early diagnosis and proper management. |
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| Keywords: | Ovotesticular disorder of sex development Disorders of sex development Gonadal disorders Urogenital abnormalities |
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