Embryology and adult urology – Not always mutually exclusive: A case report on true hermaphroditism at an adult urology clinic
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Published:2014-09-09
Issue:9-10
Volume:8
Page:650
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ISSN:1920-1214
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Container-title:Canadian Urological Association Journal
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Short-container-title:CUAJ
Author:
Turo Rafal,Derbyshire Laura F,Smolski Michal,Collins Gerald N,Lynch Niall,Lewinski Maryna,Brough Richard J,Sinclair Andrew M
Abstract
True hermaphrodite (TH) is one of the rarest varieties of disorders of sexual differentiation. Most patients present early in the life and are managed by pediatricians. We present a rare case of an adult TH which was first diagnosed by a urologist. We discuss the pathology of TH and its clinical relevance. Knowledge and awareness of embryology are vital to all specialties.
Publisher
Canadian Urological Association Journal