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Ultrasonography for disorders of sex development in pediatrics

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the clinical value of ultrasonography in the management of disorders of sex development (DSDs). Methods: Ultrasonographic appearance and clinical data of 82 cases with DSD were reviewed retrospectively. Results: In total, there were 54 cases with the male phenotype and 28 cases with the female phenotype. All 12 cases with ovotesticular DSD were confirmed by surgery or pathological examination. Furthermore, 2 of 12 cases with ovotesticular DSD were misdiagnosed by ultrasonography. Conclusions: Ultrasonography can not only evaluate the internal sex organs in pediatric patients, but also estimate the type, location, size, and morphology of the gonads, which provides important imaging evidence for clinical diagnosis and treatment.

Source: Frontiers in Pediatrics

DOI: 10.3389/fped.2025.1506996

Authors: Yuting Wu, Anqi Tao, Jigang Jing, Hua Zhuang

Institutions: West China Medical Center of Sichuan University, West China Hospital of Sichuan University

Language: English

Topic: Sexual Differentiation and Disorders

Subfield: Molecular Biology

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,801