True Hermaphroditism

A rare condition of sexual ambiguity in which the individual possesses gonadal tissues of both SEXES, tissues from the OVARY and the TESTIS. There can be a testis on one side and an ovary on the other (lateral), or there may be combined ovarian and testicular tissue (ovotestes) on each side (bilateral). Most common karyotype is 46,XX. Others include 46,XY and 45,X/XY.

Also Known As:

Hermaphroditism, True

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Male Urogenital Diseases

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Urogenital Abnormalities: 44

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Sex Differentiation Disorders: 12

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Hermaphroditism: 80

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True Hermaphroditism: 32

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Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications

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Female Urogenital Diseases

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Urogenital Abnormalities: 44

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Sex Differentiation Disorders: 12

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Hermaphroditism: 80

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True Hermaphroditism: 32

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Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities: 449

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Congenital Abnormalities: 10008

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Urogenital Abnormalities: 44

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Sex Differentiation Disorders: 12

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Hermaphroditism: 80

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True Hermaphroditism: 32

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Endocrine System Diseases: 398

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Gonadal Disorders: 19

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Sex Differentiation Disorders: 12

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Hermaphroditism: 80

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True Hermaphroditism: 32

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