Diagnosis of 5α–reductase 2 deficiency: is measurement of dihydrotestosterone essential?
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Diagnosis of 5α–reductase 2 deficiency: is measurement of dihydrotestosterone essential?
BACKGROUND 5α-Reductase 2 deficiency (5ARD) is a known cause of 46,XY disorders of sex development (DSD). Traditionally, the diagnosis relies on dihydrotestosterone (DHT) measurement, but the results are often equivocal, potentially leading to misdiagnosis. We reviewed alternative approaches for diagnosis of 5ARD. METHODS We conducted a retrospective review of the results of urinary steroid p...
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عنوان ژورنال: International Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology
سال: 2013
ISSN: 1687-9856
DOI: 10.1186/1687-9856-2013-s1-p186