title: The story of the spotted hyena and the hermaphrodite: biological order and enigma.
abstract: The complex problem of genital masculinization is illustrated in this article from the perspectives of comparative zoology, and pediatric plastic surgery on intersex children. In addition, criticism and recommendations coming from patient internet communications are introduced into the medical community.
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Drenth
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001294:Attitude to Health; D002335:Carnivora / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000196:embryology; D002987:Clitoris / Q000601:surgery; D012734:Disorders of Sex Development / Q000196:embryology / Q000473:pathology / Q000523:psychology / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005783:Gender Identity; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D012649:Self Concept; D012657:Self-Help Groups