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XX Male: Early Detection With Prenatal Testing
Ayah Ibrahim1, Jordyn Mullins1, Scott Cyrus1
1Pediatrics, Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine, Las Cruces, USA.
Abstract:
A 46,XX male represents a variant of Klinefelter syndrome (47,XXY), under the category of a disorder of sex development (DSD). Despite possessing an XX karyotype, these individuals exhibit a male phenotype, which, in this case, results from a translocation of the SRY gene from the Y chromosome onto the X chromosome. This genetic alteration results in the development of male gonadal characteristics. This case report outlines a prenatal diagnosis of a 46,XX female in conflict with a level 2 ultrasound. It details the patient's presentation, diagnosis of an SRY-positive 46,XX male, and medical history. The discussion focuses on the advantages of early identification and intervention in managing symptom progression and addressing fertility challenges through hormone replacement therapy. Further exploration of 46,XX DSD early detection and the underlying mechanisms is essential for refining diagnostic and therapeutic approaches that result in a greater quality of life for these patients.
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