Sonographic Assessment of Fetal Male Genitalia

Sonographic estimation of fetal weight in term pregnant women

Introduction: Deviation from normal fetal weight and growth contribute to morbidity and mortality in the perinatal period. Over 50 formulas for EFW (estimated fetal weight) have been published and yet the ideal formula has not been determined. The objective of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of sonographic estimation of fetal weight using Hadlock formula in comparison to birth weight....

I-60: Sonographic Evaluation of the Fetal SkeletalAnomalies

Testosterona DHT Germ cells Genital crest Testis Leydig Sertoli External male genitalia Internal male genitalia AMH Müllerian regression 1 . Placental HCG 2 . GnRH Fetal pituitary gland LH / FSH

Sex differentiation is a process that starts early during embryogenesis. In males, the SRY gene, located in the short arm of chromosome Y, encodes for the testis-determining factor, which causes the gonad to differentiate into testis. Testicular androgen synthesis by Leydig cells starts from the eighth week of development. It is initially stimulated by placental chorionic gonadotropin (HCG), an...

Early assessment of ambiguous genitalia.

T o 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 investigations are commenced promptly, and that no attempt is made to guess the sex of the baby. Extreme sensitivity is required, and ideally the baby should be managed in a tertiary centre by a multidisciplinary team ...

Aesthetic surgery of the male genitalia.

Appearance of the male genitalia is linked with self-esteem and sexual identity. Aesthetic surgery of the male genitalia serves to correct perceived deficiencies as well as physical deformities, which may cause psychological distress. Attention to patient motivation for surgery and to surgical technique is key to achieving optimal results. In this review, the authors describe aesthetic surgical...