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.

Keywords: Androgen insensitivity syndrome; Congenital adrenal hyperplasia; Disorders of sex development; Family support; Gender assignment; Genital ambiguity; Sexual differentiation.