Laparoscopic Gonadectomy for Complete Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome

Abstract

Introduction:Androgen insensitivity syndrome is a form of male pseudohermaphrodite where the phenotype female has male gonads and is genotypically male.Case report: We report a case of complete androgen insensitivity syndrome in a 22-year-old who underwent laparoscopic gonadectomy.Discussion: Androgen insensitivity syndrome is the most common cause of male pseudohermaphroditism and third most common cause of primary amenorrhea. Conclusion:Laparoscopy is an effective method in androgen insensitivity syndrome treatment, mainly due to the increased risk of malignant transformation of the testes. Psychosexual needs should be addressed along with low-dose hormonal therapy to maximize long-term success.

Chromosomal Study is Must for Prepubertal Girl with Inguinal Hernia: Opportunity to Diagnose Complete Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome

“…CAIS sufferers typically present with primary amenorrhea, so they remain undiagnosed until puberty [3][4][5]. There are also reports where cases have presented after marriage with infertility [6,7] or even with tumours [8,9].…”