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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 infancy or childhood, we presented a case diagnosed in a 15-year-old adolescent.
SUBMITTER: Bbs K
PROVIDER: S-EPMC10594775 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Bbs Koui K Ad Abouna A Djiwa Toukilnan T B Traore T M Kouyate K Ke Kouame K Na Aman A
BMC women's health 20231024 1
<h4>Introduction</h4>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.<h4>Case report</h4>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 seminifer ...[more]