A Case of Complete Testicular Feminization Syndrome.

Yoo, S W; Ro, D Y; Yoon, S C; Choi, S Y; Kim, J H; Kim, S P

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Korean Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology 1997;40(5):1077-1080.
Published online January 1, 2001.

A Case of Complete Testicular Feminization Syndrome.

S W Yoo, D Y Ro, S C Yoon, S Y Choi, J H Kim, S P Kim

Department 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.

Key Words: Androgen resistance, Gonadectomy

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