A request to see a newborn with genital ambiguity is an uncommon experience in the career
of most pediatricians. However, when including the full range of disorders of sex …

Disorders of sex development (DSD) encompass a wide range of congenital conditions with
diverse features and pathophysiology, which usually present in the newborn period or …

To discover that there is uncertainty about the sex of one's newborn baby is devastating and
often incomprehensible for most parents. It is paramount that clear explanations and …

Studies estimate that the incidence of genital anomalies could be as high as 1 in 300 births.
While it is rare for an infant to present with truly ambiguous genitalia, it is plausible that the …

Health professionals must be aware of the impact on parents of the birth of children with
ambiguous genitalia. This study aimed to analyze the experiences and perceptions of such …

The newborn whose genitalia are ambiguous presents a challenge to the pediatrician and
the family. A clear understanding of the basis of sex differentiation and timely consultation …

The initial management of the neonate with ambiguous genitalia can be a very stressful and
anxious time for families, as well as for the general practitioner or neonatologist. A timely …

Following the publication of our article about a classic case of sex reassignment, 1 the
media attention was rapid and widespread, 2-4 as was the reaction of many clinicians …

Disorders of sex development (DSD) are “congenital conditions in which development of
chromosomal, gonadal, or anatomical sex is atypical.”(1) Standard practice from the 1950s …

The observation of ambiguous genitalia signals a medical, surgical and psychological
emergency. When a baby is born with ambiguous genitalia, the normally routine …