Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134580999
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher: PEARSON
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Disorder of Sex Determination
Now that you have reviewed typical sexual determination in humans, it is time to
review some case studies of patients that present with sex determination disorders.
Using the symptoms presented, research online to determine the nature of the
disorder, its mechanism (what causes the disorder) and also any complications and
treatment options that may exist.
Case 1
A 16-year old patient presents with the following symptoms:
Presents as normal external female
Did not develop breasts at puberty
Did not proceed through menarche (first menstrual cycle)
Genetic karyotyping revealed XY
Gonadal 'streaks' found upon internal examination
Diagnosis
Mechanism
Possible Complications and Recommendations
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Transcribed Image Text:Disorder of Sex Determination Now that you have reviewed typical sexual determination in humans, it is time to review some case studies of patients that present with sex determination disorders. Using the symptoms presented, research online to determine the nature of the disorder, its mechanism (what causes the disorder) and also any complications and treatment options that may exist. Case 1 A 16-year old patient presents with the following symptoms: Presents as normal external female Did not develop breasts at puberty Did not proceed through menarche (first menstrual cycle) Genetic karyotyping revealed XY Gonadal 'streaks' found upon internal examination Diagnosis Mechanism Possible Complications and Recommendations
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