Laparoscopic hysterectomy in a case of male pseudohermaphroditism with persistent Müllerian duct derivatives.

Abstract

We describe laparoscopic diagnosis and treatment for a case of dysgenetic male pseudohermaphroditism with persistent Mullerian ducts. The patient, a 32 year old man, with a history of surgery for hypospadias and cryptorchidism during childhood, was referred because of anejaculation. He was of short stature, with male external genitalia composed of a small penis and hypoplastic testis (1 ml right, 6 ml left side). Plasma follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) was high (17 mUI/ml), testosterone low (1.9 ng/ml), and his karyotype was 46,XY. Pelvic ultrasound, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and genitography disclosed a uterine-like structure with cavity communicating with the urethra. Laparoscopy and urethrocystoscopy confirmed the presence of a 4 cm uterus, which was removed endoscopically at the same time. A biopsy of the left gonad was also performed. The uterus contained endometrial tissue and was fibrotic. Histology of the left gonad showed spermatocytic arrest. We diagnosed dysgenetic male pseudohermaphroditism. Laparoscopy, in our opinion, is an optimal tool to diagnose and treat abnormal sexual conditions.

• Authors: N Colacurci, A Cardone, P De Franciscis, E Landolfi, T Venditto, A A Sinisi
• Journal: Human reproduction (Oxford, England) (Hum Reprod) Vol. 12 Issue 2 Pg. 272-4 (Feb 1997) ISSN: 0268-1161 [Print] England
• PMID: 9070709 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Topics

• Disorders of Sex Development (pathology, surgery)
• Female
• Humans
• Hysterectomy
• Laparoscopy
• Male
• Mullerian Ducts (pathology, surgery)