Testicular feminization syndrome. Four case reports with a brief review of the literature

Ethiop Med J. 1989 Jul;27(3):151-4.

Abstract

Four cases of testicular feminization syndrome in Ethiopian patients are described. All four patients had normal female breasts, scanty pubic and axillary hair and absent internal genital organs. Three had bilateral inguinal or labial masses. The main features of their clinical presentation and histological studies are briefly discussed with a review of the literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Androgen-Insensitivity Syndrome / genetics*
  • Ethiopia
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Phenotype
  • Receptors, Androgen / genetics

Substances

  • Receptors, Androgen