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Idiopathic clitoral hypertrophy.

K Shiraishi¹, K Ishizu, K Takeuchi

¹Department of Urology, Yamaguchi University School of Medicine, Ube, Japan. urol@po.cc.yamaguchi-u.ac.jp

Urologia Internationalis

|October 26, 1999

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This case study details a 3-year-old girl with congenital clitoral hypertrophy of unknown cause. Surgical correction was successful, with no recurrence observed 20 months post-operation.

Area of Science:

Pediatric Endocrinology
Genitourinary Surgery

Background:

Congenital clitoral hypertrophy presents a diagnostic challenge.
Idiopathic cases require thorough investigation to rule out hormonal or genetic causes.

Observation:

A 3-year-old female presented with clitoral hypertrophy noted at birth.
Initial biochemical and endocrinological assessments were within normal limits.
No other signs of virilization were present.

Findings:

Peripheral blood analysis and endocrinological tests were normal.
The patient's mother received cefotiam and terbutaline during pregnancy for threatened abortion.
No progestogenic or other virilizing agents were administered.

Implications:

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This case highlights idiopathic clitoral hypertrophy, emphasizing the need for comprehensive differential diagnosis.
Surgical intervention (clitoroplasty) proved effective in managing the condition.
Further research may explore potential environmental or non-hormonal factors influencing fetal development.