Human reproduction and a D.D.D. (determination, differentiation, development) pathogenetical classification of genital anomalies in phenotypic females.
Analysing 90 cases of different genital anomalies in phenotypic females a new pathogenetical classification is presented. The different anomalies are classified in 5 groups of disorders in the steps of genital development: gonadal determination, differentiation and development, genital ducts differentiation and development. Symptoms in reproductive age, diagnostic approach and therapeutic possibilities with particular attention to assisted reproduction are presented.
Ghirardini
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Divisione di Ostetricia e Ginecologia, Ospedale Franchini, Montecchio Emilia, Italy.
Tridenti
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Vadora
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La Sala
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D005260:Female; D005836:Genitalia, Female / Q000002:abnormalities*; D006801:Humans; D007247:Infertility, Female / Q000145:classification* / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D010641:Phenotype; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012732:Sex Determination Analysis; D012733:Sex Differentiation