ESPE Abstracts

Introduction: DSDs encompass a heterogenous group of conditions associated with multiple medical and psychosocial challenges. There is a paucity of data from patients from relatively low resource settings, where difficulties faced and their management may differ based on the different socio-cultural background. Objectives: To describe the underlying condition, presentation, medico-social issues, problems and challenges, and their management in a cohort o...

Background: Management of gynaecomastia in adolescent males with Partial Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (PAIS) remains a clinical conundrum. The main mode of treatment is mastectomy, while literature on pharmaceutical management is limited. This case series evaluates outcome of 3 children treated with tamoxifen. Case 1: A 16-year-old-boy with genetically confirmed PAIS, presented with bilateral gynaecomastia at 11 years of age. He had severe under-viril...

Introduction: Majority of births in Sri Lanka occur in hospitals, with birth registration completed prior to discharge. When babies with atypical genitalia are missed at birth, and gender re-assignment decided, following later detection and evaluation, families faced many challenges to obtain a “clear” birth certificate (BC), without incriminating details of prior name or sex.Objectives: To describe character...