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Radswiki T, Yu Y, Rasuli B, et al. Gonadal dysgenesis. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 30 Mar 2025) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-14961
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
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syndromic associations
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other associations
Treatment and prognosis
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