[Combined treatment of pseudohermaphroditism].

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:

To diagnose and treat female pseudohermaphroditism caused by 21-hydroxylase deficiencies.

METHODS:

Four female patients with 21-hydroxylase deficiencies have received combined treatment of reconstructive surgery and supplementary glucocorticoid in our hospital since 1990.

RESULTS:

The patients obtained a female external genitalia through the operation. Various symptoms resulted from 21-hydroxylase deficiency were improved with glucocorticoid therapy.

CONCLUSION:

A satisfying result can be achieved for pseudohermaphroditism by combination of surgery and medicine.

• Authors: B Li, Z Xia, D Chen
• Journal: Zhonghua zheng xing wai ke za zhi = Zhonghua zhengxing waike zazhi = Chinese journal of plastic surgery (Zhonghua Zheng Xing Wai Ke Za Zhi) Vol. 16 Issue 4 Pg. 206-7 (Jul 2000) ISSN: 1009-4598 [Print] China
• PMID: 11593672 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Glucocorticoids

Topics

• Adolescent
• Adrenal Hyperplasia, Congenital (drug therapy, surgery)
• Adult
• Child
• Combined Modality Therapy
• Disorders of Sex Development (drug therapy, surgery)
• Female
• Glucocorticoids (therapeutic use)
• Humans
• Plastic Surgery Procedures (methods)
• Surgical Flaps
• Vagina (abnormalities, surgery)