An Uncommon Finding: Ovotestes in a True Hermaphrodite

A true hermaphrodite is an individual who is found to have both testicular and ovarian tissue; ovotestes is the most common gonad. True hermaphroditism is a rare intersex disorder reported in less than 500 patients. This patient population typically presents with ambiguous genitalia, hypospadius, an...

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Published in:	Journal of diagnostic medical sonography Vol. 19; no. 1; pp. 51 - 54
Main Authors:	Adams, Janet M., Adams, Theresa M., Dunn, Kim A., O’Hara, Sara M.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Philadelphia SAGE Publications 01-01-2003 SAGE PUBLICATIONS, INC
Subjects:	phenotype karyotype intersex ovotestis gynecomastia ambiguous genitalia true hermaphrodite
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Summary:	A true hermaphrodite is an individual who is found to have both testicular and ovarian tissue; ovotestes is the most common gonad. True hermaphroditism is a rare intersex disorder reported in less than 500 patients. This patient population typically presents with ambiguous genitalia, hypospadius, and often an associated bifid scrotum; 90% go on to develop gynecomastia. Although some patients are diagnosed in the newborn period, only 20% are diagnosed prior to the age of 5 years. In this case report, the authors describe these classic findings and the use of advanced ultrasound technology, which contributed to this rare diagnosis.
ISSN:	8756-4793 1552-5430
DOI:	10.1177/8756479302239553