Genetic Analysis Reveals Complete Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome in Female Children Surgically Treated for Inguinal Hernia

Genetic Analysis Reveals Complete Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome in Female Children Surgically Treated for Inguinal Hernia

Background: Complete androgen insensitivity syndrome (CAIS) is a congenital condition caused by genetic defects in the androgen receptor (AR) gene located on the X chromosome, which lead to a phenotypical female individual with a 46, XY karyotype. Early diagnosis of CAIS is essential for proper clin...

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Main Authors: Nurin A. Listyasari, Gorjana Robevska, Ardy Santosa, Aurore Bouty, AZ Juniarto, Jocelyn van den Bergen, Katie L. Ayers, Andrew H. Sinclair, Sultana MH Faradz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2021-02-01
Series:Journal of Investigative Surgery
Subjects:
androgen insensitivity syndrome
inguinal hernia
hernia repair
genetic testing
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08941939.2019.1602690

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