Complete Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome: A Case Report

International Journal of Research in Health Sciences,2015,3,1,126-129.
Published:January 2015
Type:Case Report
Authors:
Author(s) affiliations:

Srikrishna Sasi R1, Alexander Daniel Sunad2, Mahesh G3 

1- Assistant Professor of Physiology, Government Medical College, Anantapuramu, A.P., INDIA. 

2- Visiting General and Minimal Access Surgeon, Anantapuramu, A.P., INDIA.  

3- Assistant Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine, Government medical College, Anantapuramu, A.P., INDIA. 

Abstract:

A 16 year old phenotypic female presented with primary amenorrhea and on investigation was found to have no uterus, tubes or ovaries, instead intra-abdominal tests were found. Further investigation revealed high levels of LH and Testosterone and 46, XY karyotype, suggestive of genotypic male with Complete Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome. We present this case, taking this opportunity to discuss the presentation and pathophysiology of the condition and recommend guidelines for early diagnosis and optimal care of the individuals.

Keywords:Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (AIS), Androgen receptor defect, Androgen resistance, Complete Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (CAIS), Testicular Feminization

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Clinical classification of androgen insensitivity syndromes (Quigley, 2005)

Clinical classification of androgen insensitivity syndromes (Quigley, 2005)

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