Title of article
Complete Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome—A Review
Author/Authors
Meghan B. Oakes، نويسنده , , Aimee D. Eyvazzadeh، نويسنده , , Editors: Elisabeth Quint، نويسنده , , Yolanda R. Smith، نويسنده ,
Issue Information
روزنامه با شماره پیاپی سال 2008
Pages
6
From page
305
To page
310
Abstract
This review paper highlights important diagnostic and therapeutic concerns for girls with Complete Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (CAIS). CAIS is an androgen receptor defect disorder associated with vaginal and uterine agenesis in women with a 46,XY karyotype. The major clinical issues surrounding this syndrome include timing of gonadectomy, hormone replacement, vaginal dilation, and attention to psychological issues.
Keywords
Vaginal agenesis—Testicular feminization—Hormone therapy—Genetic disorder—Vaginaldilatation
Journal title
Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Serial Year
2008
Journal title
Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Record number
783521
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