title: Gender assignment in newborn male pseudohermaphrodites.
abstract: Male pseudohermaphroditism can be caused by absent müllerian regression, inadequate synthesis of testosterone, inadequate synthesis of dihydrotestosterone, or androgen receptor deficiency. Indications for gender assignment according to the differential diagnosis of male pseudohermaphroditism are suggested.
mesh_terms: D013741:3-Oxo-5-alpha-Steroid 4-Dehydrogenase / Q000172:deficiency; D013734:Androgen-Insensitivity Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis; D013196:Dihydrotestosterone / Q000096:biosynthesis; D012734:Disorders of Sex Development / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000201:enzymology; D006061:Gonadal Dysgenesis, 46,XY / Q000175:diagnosis; D006060:Gonadal Dysgenesis, Mixed / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D009095:Mullerian Ducts; D012732:Sex Determination Analysis; D013577:Syndrome; D013739:Testosterone / Q000096:biosynthesis; D014463:Ultrasonography
chemical_list: D013196:Dihydrotestosterone; D013739:Testosterone; D013741:3-Oxo-5-alpha-Steroid 4-Dehydrogenase