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[A Case of Steroid Sulfatase Deficiency Complicated by Bilateral Undescended Testis].

Authors :
Okusa T
Yamamichi G
Taniguchi A
Kishimoto N
Tsutahara K
Tanigawa G
Takao T
Yamaguchi S
Source :
Hinyokika kiyo. Acta urologica Japonica [Hinyokika Kiyo] 2016 Nov; Vol. 62 (11), pp. 595-597.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

Steroid sulfatase (STS) deficiency is one of the causes of ichthyoses. STS genes on the X chromosome is responsible for this disease. Therefore, STS deficiency is also called X-linked ichthyosis. Herein we report a case of STS deficiency complicated by bilateral undescended testis. A5-year-old-boy with STS deficiency was referred to our hospital because of bilateral undescended testis. We performed bilateral orchiopexy.

Details

Language :
Japanese
ISSN :
0018-1994
Volume :
62
Issue :
11
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Hinyokika kiyo. Acta urologica Japonica
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
27919139
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.14989/ActaUrolJap_62_11_595