021615 congenital anomalies of GU tract Flashcards
features of undervirilized males
small phallus hypospadias cryptorchidism bifid scrotum absence of scrotal rugation
features of virilized female
clitoromegaly
common UG sinus
fused labioscrotal folds
rugated labioscrotal folds
most common cause of 46 XX DSD
21 hydroxylase deficiency (testos and DHT are increased)
50% of cases of 46XY are due to
idiopathic
ovotesticular DSD
both ovarian and testicular tissue with normal responsiveness to hormones
karyotype: 46XX, 46XY, 46XX/XY
fertility is uncommon
complete androgen insensitivity syndrome-problem is mainly for
males (XY)
what would you see in puberty for complete androgen insensit syndrome
feminizing puberty without menses (breast development b/c of excess testosterone)
DHT is critical for
virilization prior to birth (testos is critical at puberty)
in CAH, what amts of androgens are produced?
no testicular androgens but excessive adrenal androgens are produced
why do Wolffian ducts regress in CAH in 46 XX?
b/c there’s no excess LOCAL androgens