Abstract
Two main topics of 5 alpha reductase deficiency and androgen receptors defects have been considered. Particularly, the differential diagnosis among the different syndromes of androgen resistance and the important issue of sex assignment are discussed.
MeSH terms
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Cholestenone 5 alpha-Reductase
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Dihydrotestosterone / metabolism
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Disorders of Sex Development / diagnosis
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Disorders of Sex Development / etiology*
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Disorders of Sex Development / genetics
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Disorders of Sex Development / metabolism
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Disorders of Sex Development / physiopathology
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Disorders of Sex Development / therapy
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Humans
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Male
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Oxidoreductases / deficiency*
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Phenotype
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Receptors, Androgen*
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Syndrome
Substances
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Receptors, Androgen
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Dihydrotestosterone
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Oxidoreductases
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Cholestenone 5 alpha-Reductase