hrp0084p2-323 | DSD | ESPE2015

Chromosomal Variations in Children and Adolescents with Gender Dysphoria: Is Routine Karyotyping Indicated?

Goedhart Claire , Brain Caroline , Viner Russell M , Alvi Sabah , Mushtaq Talat , Walker Jenny , Carmichael Polly , Butler Gary

Background: Chromosome analysis is always indicated in disorders of sex development (DSD), but the need for karyotyping in gender dysphoria (GD) is less clear.Aims and objectives: We therefore aimed to review the place of routine chromosome analysis in the management of GD in children and adolescents.Patients and methods: 490 children and adolescents with GD have been referred to the two endocrine clinics forming part of the joint ...