[Late reattribution of sex: a clinical example]

A female patient affected by congenital adrenal hyperplasia, has been brought up as a male till five and half year old. After exact diagnosis has been made, a complete psychological evaluation has suggested the possibility of a change in the rearing sex. We briefly summarize the psychological, medical, legal aspects of this late sexual reattribution. After a five-years follow up, results may be considered satisfactory.