Abstract

Various disorders of sex development (DSD), result in an abnormal development of genitalia formerly known as ambiguous genitalia or intersex disorders. It Is a complex social and medical emergency. The participation of a multidisciplinary team, including a pediatric radiologist, is needed to address the patient's medical need. The rst step in the management of DSD is to assign the sex of rearing, which should be based on multiple factors, such as genotype, the presence, location and appearance of the reproductive organs. various modalities of radiological imaging are used and shown to be of value in diagnosis. Ultrasound (US) is the primary tool for demonstrating internal organs, while genitography is used to assess the uterus, vagina and any stulas or Complex tracts. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may provide additional and accurate information about the internal gonads and genitalia

Full Text
Published version (Free)

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call