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Pseudohermaphrodite/

Hermaphrodite/
Adrenocortical syndrome:
Ambiguous genitalia

having both ovaries and testes on either


male or female genitalia

chromosomal male XY becomes feminized with the


lack of fusion of the labioscrotal folds with
incompletely formed penis

Chromosomal female XX becomes


masculinized with exposure to androgen in
the utero (clitoris is enlarged and appears
more like a penis

Laboratories:
Karyotyping
Laparoscopy
IV pyelography/sonogram

Home Care
Counseling- to parents whether to raise a child as
male or female.

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