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East and Central African Journal of Surgery
Association of Surgeons of East Africa and College of Surgeons of East Central and Southern Africa
ISSN: 1024-297X EISSN: 1024-297X
Vol. 21, No. 2, 2016, pp. 95-98
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Bioline Code: js16035
Full paper language: English
Document type: Case Report
Document available free of charge
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East and Central African Journal of Surgery, Vol. 21, No. 2, 2016, pp. 95-98
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Role of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Assigning Sex in an Ambiguous Genitalia Child: A case report
Lyimo, F. R.; Minja, F. J. & Sensa, V. P.
Abstract
A three years old child with ambiguous genitalia since birth had been referred to Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH),a tertiary referral hospital, in order to be evaluated and assigned sex correctly. Due to periphery location of the referring center, social and economic constraints, the child was not presented earlier. Physical examinations were done followed by imaging studies. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) performed, showed female sex which was confirmed by karyotyping. In conclusion, use of MRI plays apotential key role in sex assignment of ambiguous genitalia children.
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