Ovotesticular disorder of sex development in a 46 XY adolescent: a rare case report with review of the literature.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Ovotestis is a rare cause of sexual ambiguity characterized by the presence in a patient of both testicular and ovarian tissue, leading to the development of both male and female structures. We report a case of ovotestis diagnosed in an adolescent, with a review of the literature.

Case report

A 15-year-old patient presented with a right scrotal swelling associated with gynecomastia. Histology showed a juxtaposition of ovarian stroma with ovarian follicle and seminiferous tubules. Karyotype revealed a male subject (XY). We have therefore retained the diagnosis of ovotesticular disorders of sex development.

Conclusion

Ovotestis is a rare finding, heterogeneous in its genetic etiology and clinical presentation. While many patients are diagnosed during infanc

SUBMITTER: Bbs K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10594775 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature