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Intersex Disorders Dr.Raghad Abdul-Halim

Embryology: There are three factors which determine an individual’s sexual development. These are: 1. The effect of the sex chromosomes on the differentiation of the gonad. 2. The proper functioning of the differentiated testis. 3. The response of the end organ to this testicular function. a

The testes carry out their intrauterine function by producing two substances: 1. Testosterone: stimulates the development of the Wolffian duct, which differentiates into the internal male genitalia and also to the masculinization of the cloaca. The manner in which testosterone, produced by developing testes, is utilized to bring about masculinization of the cloaca is through conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone through the action of the enzyme 5α- reductase. Wolffian structures are capable of utilizing testosterone directly and are therefore independent of 5α- reductase activity. 2. Müllerian inhibiting substance (MIS): inhibits the development of the Müllerian structures which are always present and capable of development. MIS may have unilateral action so that each testis appears to produce the hormone, which results in regression of the Müllerian structures on its own side.

Sexual development may be abnormal in the following circumstances: Sex chromosome abnormalities interfering with testicular differentiation (like 46X/46XY mosaicism) giving rise to one of the forms of gonadal dysgenesis. Anatomical testicular failure (incapable to produce testosreone) or enzymatic testicular failure (biosynthetic defect of testosterone). The end organs may be incapable of utilizing testosterone because of 5α- reductase deficiency or because the androgen receptor is abnormal and therefore testosteronecannot bind to the cell wall (androgen insensitivity). The production of Müllerian inhibitor may be deficient, leading to the growth of Müllerian structures in an otherwise normal male. In a genetic female masculinization of the external genitalia may result in cases of excessive androgen production in utero, for example, congenital adrenal hyperplasia. Rarely, in a genetic female, genes capable of producing the H-Y antigen may be found on an autosome, leading to the condition known as the 46XX male. True hermaphroditism, i.e. the presence of testicular and ovarian tissue in the same individual, may be present and such patients are commonly genetically female with mosaicism, though genetic male variants also exist.

CONGENITAL ADRENAL HYPERPLASIA (CAH): CAH is the most common cause of female intersex and is an autosomal recessive disorder resulting in enzyme deficiency related to the biosynthesis of cortisol and aldosterone. The commonest enzyme defect is 21-hydroxylase deficiency which results in a failure of conversion of 17α-hydroxyprogesterone to desoxycortisol and also failure of conversion of progesterone to desoxycorticosterone. In 21-hydroxylase deficiency, which accounts for 90% of cases of CAH, the deficiency results in an increase in progesterone and 17α- hydroxyprogesterone, which is therefore converted to androstenedione and subsequently to testosterone. 21-hydroxylase deficiency is an autosomal recessive disorder. The incidence of 21-hydroxylase deficiency is between 1 in 5000 and 1 in 15,000.

Diagram of the enzyme steps necessary to convert cholesterol through its various intermediate stages to aldosterone, cortisol and testosterone

Presentation: Affected females are born with enlargement of the clitoris and excessive fusion of the genital folds (ambiguous genitalia), which obscure the vagina and thickening and rugosity of the labia majora are evident and they bear some resemblance to a scrotum. The uterus, fallopian tubes and vagina are always present. These clinical changes of masculinization are secondary to the elevated levels of androgens as a result of the enzyme defect. In some infants a dangerous salt-losing syndrome may arise because of associated aldosterone deficiency and the child may die of wasting and vomiting within a few weeks of life if the diagnosis is not appreciated.

Management of ambiguous genitalia in new born infants: Counseling the parents that the child is healthy, but there is a developmental anomaly of the genitalia. Initial examination of the child, if fail to identify a palpable gonads it is most likely that the child is female and the likelihood of CAH may be raised. Investigation of a suspected case of CAH should include: 1. Karyotyping, which may be performed on cord blood and results rapidly obtained (within 24 hrs). 2. Measurement of 17α-hydroxyprogesterone in blood, which will be elevated in 21-hydroxylase deficiency; 3. Examination of electrolytes to check the possibility of a salt-losing syndrome, and if the salt-losing state is present, sodium and chloride may be low and potassium raised. 4. Pelvic ultrasound to reveal the presence of a uterus and vagina. This is not only reassuring to the parents, but highly indicative of the correct diagnosis.

The immediate management of such a child should always be undertaken by or in cooperation with the paediatrician. Cortisol or one of its related synthetic compounds must be given to suppress adrenocorticotrophic hormone secretion. If the child is a salt loser then salt loss must be very carefully controlled. Surgical clitoral reduction may be undertaken, and simple labial fusion can be treated simply by surgical division.

Differential Diagnosis: other causes of ambiguous genitalia in genetic female infants may include: androgen secreting tumors that have occurred in pregnancy which have resulted in verilization of the fetus especially luteomy, krukenburg tumor. polycystic ovaries. intake of exogenous progestogens which is rare.

CAH at Puberty: CAH if not treated at birth and seen at puberty, then management depend on the patients' sex of rearing. Those who have reared as females are unlikely to have major masculanization of the external genitalia, thus cosmetic surgery is required and cortisol is given which will be sufficient to stimulate development of secondary sexual charecteristics and withdrawal bleeding. While those who are reared as male with gross masculanization of external genitalia and good functioning phallus might be allowed to continue in this gender role with total hysterectomy and oopherectomy and subsequent testosterone replacement.

XY Females -End Organ Insensitivity

5α-Reductase deficiency: Normal masculinization of the external genitalia requires the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone by 5α-reductase. Although the Wolffian structures respond directly to testosterone, in the presence of 5α-reductase deficiency a male infant will have poor masculinization of external genitalia. The patient has following characteristic: 5α-Reductase deficiency is a familial disorder due to an autosomal recessive gene, so that the evidence of other similar affected members in the family often assists the diagnosis. Uterus, tubes and upper vagina will always be absent since MIS production will be normal. The degree of genital masculinization is small or at worst moderate and most children are initially placed in the female role. At puberty, however, the testes produce increased amounts of testosterone and there is greater virilization,perhaps to an extent that the patient may wish to change the gender role from female to male. The female gender role will often be a better one for such patients.

Androgen insensitivity: This condition occurs when there is partial or complete absence of androgen receptors. The patient has the following charecteristics: Karyotype is 46 XY. Presented after puberty as primary amenorrhea despite normal breast development. Normal vulva, with absent or scanty pubic and axillary hair. Absent uterus with short blind vagina. Testes are present in the lower abdomen, in the inguinal canal or occasionally in the labia. Endocrine investigations reveal normal male range testosterone, while oestrogen level is generally within the range where normal male and normal female values overlap. Those patients have risk of gonadal cancer of the order of 5% which is sufficiently high to warrant gonadectomy. Hormone replacement therapy is required following gonadectomy.

True Hermaphrodites: It is rare. Karyotype in 58% 46xx, and in 13% 46xx/xy. Distribution of the gonads is interesting in that the commonest combination is for an ovotestis to be present on one side and an ovary on the other, with a testis on one side and an ovary on the other being almost as frequent. Ovotestismaybe bilateral or combined with a testis. Diagnosis of true hermaphroditism can only be made by gonadal biopsy to demonstrate that ovarian and testicular tissue are both present. Sex of rearing is determined on the functional capability of the external genitalia, after which inappropriate organs are removed

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