[Familial true hermaphroditism (apropos of 2 families)].

Abstract

The authors report the cases of two new families of true hermaphroditism (4 cases) defined by the coexistence of both testicular and ovarian tissues. Exceptionally the disease presents a familial recurrence: only 8 families have been reported in the literature. When the study is done HY antigen is always increased in patients with true hermaphroditism and sometimes slightly increased in their mothers who are phenotypically normal.

• Authors: S Manouvrier, G A Loeuille, G Fontaine, J P Farriaux
• Journal: Journal de genetique humaine (J Genet Hum) Vol. 35 Issue 2-3 Pg. 131-44 (May 1987) ISSN: 0021-7743 [Print] Switzerland
• Vernacular Title: L'hermaphrodisme vrai familial (a propos de deux familles).
• PMID: 3612093 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• H-Y Antigen
• HLA Antigens

Topics

• Adolescent
• Adult
• Disorders of Sex Development (genetics)
• Female
• H-Y Antigen (genetics)
• HLA Antigens (genetics)
• Humans
• Karyotyping
• Male
• Ovary (pathology)
• Pedigree
• Testis (pathology)