Testicular feminization syndrome presented with inguinal hernia. A case report.

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  • 鼠径ヘルニアを契機に発見された精巣性女性化症候群の１例

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A case of testicular feminization syndrome (TFS) diagnosed at an operation for inguinal hernia is reported. The patient was officially registered as a 7-year-old girl. She had a left inguinal mass and was diagnosed as having inguinal hernia by a local physician and referred to the hospital. There was a previous history of undergoing an operation for right inguinal hernia 2 years before admission. At that time, there was undertaken mass near the inguinal sac. Her condition and all examinations were normal. At operation, there was a testis near the inguinal sac. So, endocrine and hormonal examinations were performed. At last TSH was diagnosed. It is very important to find and diagnose this syndrome as soon as possible for deciding to sex for social. The girl with TSH often has inguinal hernia. In the treatment of girl's inguinal hernia, the presence of the syndrome must be kept in mind and appropriate is desirable if it is diagnosed.

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