Gynecology & Obstetrics
Open Access
ISSN: 2161-0932
ISSN: 2161-0932
Ma Sheryll de Jesus
Philippine General Hospital, Philippines
Scientific Tracks Abstracts: Gynecol Obstet
Ovotesticular disorder of sex development (OT-DSD), previously known as true hermaphroditism, is a rare disorder of sexual differentiation in which the gonads of an individual are characterized by the presence of both mature ovarian and testicular tissues. The diagnosis has traditionally been applied only if an individual has 1) histologically verified ovarian follicles or proof of their prior existence (e.g. corpora albicantia) and 2) seminiferous tubules or spermatozoa. This paper introduces you to a 14-year old, who presented with primary amenorrhea and enlarging abdominal mass, underwent exploratory laparotomy, salpingo oophorectomy, histologically diagnosed as a possible case of a true hermaphrodite and chromosomally diagnosed as 45XO/46XY, who developed endodermal sinus tumor, a germ cell tumor, considered highly malignant.
Dr. Ma. Sheryll R. de Jesus has completed her degree as a medical doctor at the age of 26 years from Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (University of the City of Manila) and finished master degree in public management major in health systems development at the age of 28 years from Development Academy of the Philippines. She pursued her medical training in Obstetrics and Gynecology and is currently a 4th year resident physician at the Philippine General Hospital, about to graduate in December 2016. She plans to sub-specialize in Reproductive, Endocrinology and Infertility section of the department.
Email: she_deejhay_07@yahoo.com