| Literature DB >> 19064222 |
Meghan B Oakes1, Aimee D Eyvazzadeh, Elisabeth Quint, Yolanda R Smith.
Abstract
This review paper highlights important diagnostic and therapeutic concerns for girls with Complete Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (CAIS). CAIS is an androgen receptor defect disorder associated with vaginal and uterine agenesis in women with a 46,XY karyotype. The major clinical issues surrounding this syndrome include timing of gonadectomy, hormone replacement, vaginal dilation, and attention to psychological issues.Entities:
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Year: 2008 PMID: 19064222 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2007.09.006
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol ISSN: 1083-3188 Impact factor: 1.814