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| Year : 2022 | Volume
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| Issue : 2 | Page : 210-213 |
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Current status of disorders of sexual development in Indonesia
Ziske Maritska1, Erlangga Danu Saputro2, Randy Pangestu2, Extin Faulinza2, Marda Sakinah2, Fenny Pranandita2, Flavia Angelina Satopoh2, Ivani Ridwan2, Sarah Amalia2
1 Department of Biology Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sriwijaya, Palembang, Indonesia
2 Department of Pediatric, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sriwijaya, Palembang, Indonesia
Correspondence Address:
Ziske Maritska
Jl. Dr. Mohammad Ali, Palembang, South Sumatera
Indonesia
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DOI: 10.4103/aihb.aihb_146_21
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Disorders of Sex Development (DSD) rise challenges in various aspects of life due to the abnormalities in the patients' sex chromosomes, gonads or reproductive organs. Its causes are often due to genetic and environmental factors. Considering the complexity of the condition, the patients require comprehensive management and an interdisciplinary approach. The delayed intervention may reduce the quality of life in patients, implying the significance of early detection and diagnosis. There is only little data present on the incidence and characteristics regarding DSD patients in Indonesia. This review wished to provide insight into the current status of DSD in Indonesia.
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