Urethral reconstruction using amniotic membrane allograft in hereditary androgen insensitivity syndrome: a case series

J Surg Case Rep. 2023 Dec 6;2023(12):rjad652. doi: 10.1093/jscr/rjad652. eCollection 2023 Dec.

Abstract

Partial androgen insensitivity syndrome is a rare X-linked disorder. While most cases are sporadic, familial cases are less frequent. The management of this syndrome follows a multidisciplinary approach involving hormone substitution, psychological counseling, and surgical procedures. We present a case series of three young siblings with familial partial androgen insensitivity syndrome who presented with a female phenotype. All of them were managed with hormonal treatment for 6 months followed by surgical reconstruction. The operative procedure involved phalloplasty and urethroplasty using amniotic membrane transplant, which is considered a novel technique in this group of patients. No intraoperative or postoperative complications were observed and good results were achieved within 2 years of follow-up.

Keywords: amniotic membrane allograft; androgen insensitivity syndrome; androgen receptor insensitivity syndrome; gender transition; sexual development.

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