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Spectrum of Disorders of Sex Development: A Single-Center Experience in the Southern Area of Iraq
Nazar F Al-Sahar1, Ahmad J Al-Ali2, Abbas A Mansour3
1Endocrinology/Diabetes/Metabolism, Faiha Specialized Diabetes, Endocrine and Metabolism Center (FDEMC) University of Basrah, Basrah, IRQ.
Background:
The most common presentation of disorders of sex development (DSD) is in the neonatal period when a baby is born with atypical ("ambiguous") genitalia, making it unclear whether the child is a boy or a girl. This study aims to provide an overview of the DSD spectrum, seen in Faiha Specialized Diabetes, Endocrine and Metabolism Center (FDEMC), Basrah, southern area of Iraq.
Methods:
A retrospective study on patients with DSD was referred to FDEMC, a tertiary center in Basrah, between January 2009 and December 2023.
Results:
Out of the total 150 studied patients, individuals above 15 years old comprised the majority. Sex chromosomal DSD made up 37.3% of the cases, while 46, XY DSD comprised 34.7%, and 46, XX DSD accounted for 28% of the total.
Conclusion:
Many patients with DSD in Basrah were diagnosed late, beyond infancy. Increasing awareness among healthcare providers and families is essential for early diagnosis during infancy.
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