Disorders of Sex Development (eBook)

The molecular basis of gonadal development and disorders of sex development.- Embryology of the human genital tract.- The hormones regulating sex development.- Questions about gender – children with atypical gender development.- Abnormal embryology in DSD.- 46XX Disorders of Sex Development.- 46,XY DSD.- Mixed Sex chromosome (aneuploidy) and ovo-testicular DSD.- Non-hormone DSD.- Multiple malformation syndromes in DSD.- The neonatate with ambiguous genitalia.- DSD later in childhood.- The adolescent or young adult with DSD.- Imaging in DSD.- Ethical principles for the management of infants with DSD. The medical management of DSD.- Surgical treatment in infancy.- Laparoscopy for DSD.- The family.- Genetic Counselling.- Cultural differences and controversies about timing of management.- Medical management of adolescents and young adults.- Gynaecological management.- Psychological Management in Adolescence and Beyond.- Short, medium and long-term outcomes following  surgery for DSD at Royal Children’s Hospital.- Long-term outcome of DSD: a world view.- Complete Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (A guide for parents and patients).