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Familial occurrence of persistent Mullerian structures in otherwise normal males.

Authors :
Brook CG
Wagner H
Zachmann M
Prader A
Armendares S
Frenk S
Alemán P
Najjar SS
Slim MS
Genton N
Bozic C
Source :
British medical journal [Br Med J] 1973 Mar 31; Vol. 1 (5856), pp. 771-3.
Publication Year :
1973

Abstract

Eight cases of males with persistent Müllerian structures are reported in four pairs of unrelated siblings. A genetically inherited failure to produce or to respond to the Müllerian-inhibiting substance elaborated by the fetal testis is postulated.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0007-1447
Volume :
1
Issue :
5856
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
British medical journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
4144375
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.1.5856.771