IMPE Abstracts

Introduction: Differences of sexual development (DSD) define congenital diseases in which there is an atypical development of chromosomal, gonadal or anatomical sex, and may present varying degrees to genital atypia. There has been a discussion about the ideal time for surgical approach of atypical genitalia. Some non-governmental entities argue that the surgical approach should be delayed until adulthood after the patient's consent. Objective/methodology...

Testicular adrenal rest tumors (TARTs) are one of the most frequent comorbidities in Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) males resulting in infertility and hypergonadotropic hypogonadism; however, different prevalence rates have been reported and the predisposing factors are not known. Objective: To assess the TARTs prevalence in a pediatric CAH cohort, followed in a same center since diagnosis, and to identify the predictor factors. Patients and methods: data of 29 CAH patie...

Introduction: Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) is a group of autosomal recessive disorders. Defects in the 21-hydroxylase (21OH) enzyme make up 90% of CAH. These defects result in androgen excess in salt-wasting or simple virilizing forms. As androgens play a role in human psychosexual development, this study was designed to evaluate the impact of androgens on the psychosexuality of individuals with CAH due to 21OH deficiency.<strong...