Gonadal dysgenesis

Last revised by Yoshi Yu on 18 Feb 2024

Gonadal dysgenesis refers to a spectrum of anomalies with abnormal development of the gonads. It falls under the even broader group of disorders of gender development.

Pathology

In many cases, the gonads are replaced by fibrous tissue, such as in streak ovaries.

Subtypes
Associations

Treatment and prognosis

  • increased risk of gonadal malignancy in those having Y chromosome

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