title: Anatomical sex conversion in a 21-year-old--case report and review of literature.
abstract: A case of anatomical sex conversion in a 21-year-old genotypic male Nigerian with ambiguous genitalia but who was reared as a girl is presented. The clinical features observed in this particular case and the result obtained after surgery, adjuvant hormone therapy and supportive psychotherapy are discussed. The relevant literature pertaining to the clinical entity is reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Aghaji
authors.forename: C C
authors.initials: CC
authors.lastname: Chukwu
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004054:Diethylstilbestrol / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012734:Disorders of Sex Development / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009549:Nigeria; D011613:Psychotherapy
chemical_list: D004054:Diethylstilbestrol