title: Approach to the Infant with a Suspected Disorder of Sex Development.
abstract: A newborn with genital ambiguity requires careful diagnostic evaluation to identify the underlying etiology in an efficient manner and assign gender without lengthy delay. The infant's family needs comprehensive psychosocial support. Such infants should be referred to a multidisciplinary team with expertise in disorders of sex development.
authors.affiliation: Division of Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1X8, Canada. Electronic address: diane.wherrett@sickkids.ca.
authors.forename: Diane K
authors.initials: DK
authors.lastname: Wherrett
mesh_terms: D000312:Adrenal Hyperplasia, Congenital / Q000150:complications; D012734:Disorders of Sex Development / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D010348:Patient Care Team; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D057829:Gender-Affirming Procedures
keywords: Androgen insensitivity syndrome; Congenital adrenal hyperplasia; Disorders of sex development; Family support; Gender assignment; Genital ambiguity; Sexual differentiation