Pragmatic approach to intersex, including genital ambiguity, in the newborn
The evaluation and management of a newborn with ambiguous genitalia must be undertaken as quickly as possible and with great sensitivity for the child ’s family. Where possible, a comprehensive team approach with a pediatric urologist, endocrinologist, geneticist, neonatologist, and child psychiatrist/psychologist should work closely with the family to establish the diagnosis and determine gender. Although the preferred gender assignment is not always clear, a thorough examination of endocrine function, karyotype, and potential for fertility should guide the determination.
Source: Seminars in Perinatology - Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Kanthi Bangalore Krishna, Christopher P. Houk, Peter A. Lee Source Type: research
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