Ambiguous genitalia in newborn. Presentation of a case

Abstract

Introduction: ambiguous genitalia are present in newborns with unclear appearance of their external genitalia, diagnosis can often be difficult and requires a multidisciplinary approach.

Case presentation: term newborn with good weight son of a 39 year old mother, with personal pathological history of Arterial Hypertension and family pathological history of hypertensive father and cardiopathic mother, obstetric history of Gestation 5 Deliveries 3 and Abortions 2, group and factor O+, non-reactive serology, HIV negative, anemia throughout pregnancy, vaginal Candida infection in the II trimester product of a previous dystocic delivery by cesarean section, gestational age of 41. 1 weeks and birth weight of 3400g, ambiguous sex, Apgar 9/10, cord with lax circular at the neck, clear amniotic fluid, TRM: 0 h, normal and complete placenta, arrives at the neonatology service closed from the delivery room for presenting ambiguous genitalia without other symptoms.

Conclusions: ambiguous genitalia represent a significant challenge for both diagnosis and clinical management and require a multidisciplinary approach that integrates the expertise of various specialists.