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Timing of Gonadectomy in Patients with Complete Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome-Current Recommendations and Future Directions.

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Citation: Journal of Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology. 29(4):320-5, 2016 AugPMID: 26428189Institution: MedStar Washington Hospital CenterDepartment: Obstetrics and Gynecology/Pediatric and AdolescentForm of publication: Journal ArticleMedline article type(s): Journal ArticleSubject headings: *Androgen-Insensitivity Syndrome/su [Surgery] | *Castration/mt [Methods] | *Clinical Decision-Making/mt [Methods] | *Time-to-Treatment | Algorithms | Female | Humans | Male | Risk FactorsYear: 2016 Local holdings: Available online through MWHC library: 2002 - presentISSN:

1083-3188

Name of journal: Journal of pediatric and adolescent gynecologyAbstract: Copyright � 2016 North American Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.This review highlights the controversy regarding timing of gonadectomy in patients with complete androgen insensitivity syndrome (CAIS). We will review the published literature regarding frequency of gonadal malignancy and summarize historical findings. Recent research suggests that gonadectomy may be deferred until adulthood due to the low risk of malignancy. An algorithm is also provided to help guide clinicians in management of patients with complete androgen insensitivity syndrome who have deferred gonadectomy. All authors: Casey RK, Gomez-Lobo V, Patel VFiscal year: FY2017Digital Object Identifier:

https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpag.2015.03.011

Date added to catalog: 2017-04-11

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Journal Article	MedStar Authors Catalog	Article	26428189	Available		26428189

Available online through MWHC library: 2002 - present

This review highlights the controversy regarding timing of gonadectomy in patients with complete androgen insensitivity syndrome (CAIS). We will review the published literature regarding frequency of gonadal malignancy and summarize historical findings. Recent research suggests that gonadectomy may be deferred until adulthood due to the low risk of malignancy. An algorithm is also provided to help guide clinicians in management of patients with complete androgen insensitivity syndrome who have deferred gonadectomy.

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