Disorders of Sex Development

Document Type

Book Chapter

Publication Date

2026

Identifier

DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-443-12431-0.00060-7

Abstract

An overview of genital development is given with a focus on disorders of sex development. Phenotypic and genetic categorization, evaluation, diagnosis, and management with surgical reconstruction are described. Fertility and psychosocial development are highlighted, and current controversies are discussed.

Journal Title

Holcomb and Ashcraft's Pediatric Surgery (Eighth Edition)

First Page

860

Last Page

872

Keywords

Differences of sexual development; Disorders of sex development DSD; Genital reconstruction surgery; Genitoplasty; Intersex

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